Rec Center News Sun City West Oct 2009

Tangled Strings Bluegrass Band
kicks off free Concerts in the Park

Phoenix based Tangled Strings Bluegrass
Band will kick off the Rec Centers free Con-
cert in the Park Series at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
4, in Beardsley Park, 12755 W. Beardsley
Road.
The groups music is a mix of hard-driving
bluegrass, three-part harmonies, unique
arrangements and some original songs. Draw-
ing from traditional influences like Bill Mon-
roe, Flatt and Scruggs, and the Stanley
Brothers, they also are inspired by more pro-
gressive bluegrass bands similar to Seldom
Scene and the Gibson Brothers.
The free series continues on Oct. 11 with the
Desert City Six, which performs Americas
most distinct art form, traditional jazz; and
Oct. 18 with the Roadrunners, who will pro-
vide you with vocals and instrumentals from
the fabulous 50s and 60s.
Wrapping things up will be the Desert
Winds Steel Drum Orchestra on Oct. 25.
No tickets are required to attend, but we sug-
gest you bring a chair or blanket to be com-
fortable on the lawn. The concession stands
will be open with a variety of food and bever-
ages including brats, hot dogs, beverages,
chips and cookies available at nominal
prices. See you there!
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Inside this Rec Center News
All States Club.....................26
Bowling..............................12
Calendar.............................9
Club Contacts.....................13
Club Corner................... 18-25
Events.................................15
Financials.............................6
Golf...............................10-11
Governing Board..................4
Library...............................8
Movies............................15
Phone Numbers..................13
PORA................................7
Travel.............................16-17
Village Store...........................8
Parrothead Paradise!
Adventures in Parrotdise,
A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett,
comes to Beardsley Park at 7
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.
Jimmy Buffett is the
worlds most famous beach
bum and has successfully
marketed his love of beaches,
bars, boats and ballads into a
billion dollar business.
Along with an outstanding
musical career, he is a best-
selling author and restaura-
teur. His fans, known as
parrotheads, can be found
everywhere and are the most
loyal fans in the world.
Maybe the tropical appeal
and state of mind known as
Margaritaville exists in
everyone. Whether it is the
lure of the tropics or some
other parrotdise, Buffetts
music can take you there, and
so can this show.
Barrie Cunningham has
been performing Buffetts
music almost as long as Buf-
fett himself. He has also trav-
eled many of the same roads
and even played at some of
the same places. Barrie takes
the showgoer on a musical
tour of Buffetts road to fame
and fortune. Barrie sings all
the songs you know, like
Come Monday, Cheese-
burger in Paradise,
Changes in Latitudes,
Changes in Attitudes and, of
Adventures in Parrotdise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Barrie Cunningham performs as Jimmy
Buffett during the Adventures in Parrotdise
concert Sunday, Nov. 1.
course, the national anthem
of all parrotheads, Margari-
taville.
Fingers Taylor and Roger
Bartlett, Jimmy Buffett Coral
Reefer Band members, join
Barrie and his band to make
this the most authentic Buf-
fett show anywhere. Other
Coral Reefer Band members
that may appear include TC
Mitchell, Amy Lee, Doyle
Grishma, Mike Utley, Robert
Greenidge, Tina, Nadirah,
Mac and who knows who
else may appear. According
to these Coral Reefers, being
in Adventures in Parrotdise is
the next best thing to being at
one of Jimmy Buffetts con-
certs.
Tickets are $10 and $11 for
non-residents; tickets at the
door are $12. Tickets are
available now from the Sun
City West Box Office, open
between 8 and 11:30 a.m.
weekdays in the R.H. John-
son Administrative Offices.
No outside food will be al-
lowed into the park. Coolers
will be permitted if they fit
under your chair; they will be
inspected to ensure they con-
tain no food. Concession
stands will be open featuring
hot dogs, brats, hamburgers,
shredded barbecue chicken
sandwiches, chips, popcorn,
ice cream and beverages.
New Years tickets
available on Oct. 1
Tickets go on sale 8 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1 for the Recre-
ation Centers of Sun City
Wests New Years Eve Dinner
and Dance that begins 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, in Palm
Ridge Rec Center.
The event includes an ele-
gant dinner and dance, as well
as party favors, a free souvenir
champagne glass, and live en-
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Phoenix Opera performs
two-hour preview
Oct. 20 in Palm Ridge
The Phoenix Opera will be going on the road with an Opera
Preview of the companys upcoming 2009-2010 season. The
show stops in Sun City West at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in Palm Ridge
Recreation Center.
The program will be divided in two, with the first half pre-
viewing Bizets Carmen, and the second half Puccinis
Madama Butterfly. Each half will be approximately 40 minutes
with an intermission between them.
Soprano Jennifer Nagy will sing Cio Cio San in Madama
Butterfly, and the role of Micaela in Carmen. Nagy will actu-
ally be singing the Micaela role in the upcoming November
performances of Carmen.
Mezzo-soprano Katie Davidson will sing the title role of Car-
men in the preview, and tenor Francisco Renteria will portray
both Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly and Don
Jose in Carmen.
Reserved seating tickets are $20. They are on sale now at the
Sun City West Box Office, open between 8 and 11:30 a.m.
weekdays in the R.H. Johnson Administrative Offices. Tickets
at the door are $22.
Carmen, Madama Butterfly
Get ready to rid
your garages and
junk rooms of
trash, and plan on
finding plenty of
treasures at the
Rec Centers spon-
sors the Sun City
West Garage Sale
from 7 to 11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24,
in the R.H. John-
son parking lot.
This is a great
opportunity to sell
the used items that have been taking up space
in your house and garage. Make room for new
treasures you might find at the sale! Sellers
and buyers alike will benefit from the con-
glomeration of vendors all conveniently lo-
cated in one place.
Join the crowd and sign up for your space
today! Only Sun City West card holders may
sell items, and absolutely no items made in
the Chartered Club facilities may be sold at
the garage sale.
Cost to partici-
pate as a vendor is
$15. Each vendor
will have a park-
ing space to fill
with their items
for sale. Vendors
may begin setting
up at 5:15 a.m.
There is no elec-
tricity available.
You may provide
your own tables
and chairs, or rent them
from the Rec Centers.
Spaces must be rented in advance by visit-
ing the Sun City West Box Office, which is
open in the R.H. Johnson Administrative Of-
fices from 8 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays. Space is
limited and available on a first-come, first-
served basis.
Concession stands will be available with
coffee, donuts and beverages available for
sale.
Find some unique treasures
at Oct. 24 SCW Garage Sale
The Recreation Centers of Sun City Wests annual Halloween Dance will bring out the ghouls
and goblins at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in Palm Ridge Recreation Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley
Road.
This fun annual event highlights the communitys creativity as a host of scary, sweet, and just
plain imaginative costumes amuse and inspire. The 8-Tracks will entertain with dance music from
the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Beverages and chips will be available for purchase.
Tickets purchased in advance from the Sun City West Box Office, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., are
$8 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Tickets at the door are $12. The Box Office is open
from 8 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays.
The event will include a Halloween costume contest, so participants are encouraged to dress up;
prizes will be awarded.
tertainment by Colorado Con-
nection with Rick and Jackie
Silva providing live music.
There will be New Year count-
downs at 10 p.m. and mid-
night.
The evenings menu, pre-
sented by Classic Catering, in-
cludes chicken rollotini with
cornbread, apple stuffing and
nutmeg gravy, ham carved on
site and glazed with honey
dijon, garlic mashed potatoes,
candied yams, green beans al-
mondine, dinner rolls, tossed
green salad, iced tea ambrosia
and decaffeinated coffee. Top
off the evening with New York
style cheesecake with your
choice of strawberry or blue-
berry toppings.
Tickets are the same price as
last year: $50 for residents and
$60 for non-residents. Resi-
dents may purchase theirs be-
ginning Oct. 1; non-residents
may get theirs starting Oct. 19
from the Sun City West Box
Office, open between 8 and
11:30 a.m. weekdays in the
R.H. Johnson Administrative
Offices, 19803 R.H. Johnson
Blvd.
The Box Office will be open
until 3 p.m. the first day of res-
ident sales.
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Residents: Get New Years
tickets beginning Oct. 1
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The CPR and AED
classes offered to
residents and Rec
Centers employees
will resume in Sep-
tember. Because the
instructors have seen
a huge increase in
the cost of course
completion cards
given to each student
at the end of class, there will be a $2 per student charge as-
sessed this season. Payment by cash or check only will be ac-
cepted on the day of class; no exceptions.
All residents are encouraged to take these classes, offered
monthly in the R.H. Johnson Lecture Hall, 19803 R.H. John-
son Blvd.
Classes start promptly at 8 a.m. on the following Mondays:
Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. To be fair to all students and so
that learning is not interrupted, there is no admittance after
class begins. Classes usually take four or five hours. These
classes fill up quickly. You may sign up online at
www.rcscw.com. If you have any problems registering, call
Bob Warren at 214-3760 or Tom Romaine at 584-0906.
If you cannot make a class youve signed up for, please call
Tom or Bob. Classes are limited to 30 people per session.
CPR/AED classes return
Nominal fee will cover cost of cards
Valley residents are invited to one of the
largest arts and crafts fairs in the state as the
Recreation Centers of Sun City West plays host
to its 31st annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair from
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.
The giant sale spreads throughout the R.H.
Johnson Campus, including the Arts and Crafts
Courtyard, the Social Hall and the Village Store,
all located at 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Park-
ing and admission are free. The vendors, all of
which are Sun City West chartered club mem-
bers, accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and
Discover Card.
Thousands of one-of-a-kind items are featured
in this annual extravaganza. From the always
popular metal work, clay and ceramics pieces to
the fine art, fun holiday crafts and utilitarian
items, the fair boasts a wide range of offerings.
This years event also will feature concessions
from the Rec Centers, offered in cooperation
with Classic Catering. Beverages, hot dogs,
brats, chips, cookies, ice cream and an array of
other selections will be available.
The annual fair attracts buyers from through-
out the Valley who are lured by the quality
craftsmanship of Sun City West artisans. The
event also marks a great opportunity to get a
head start on holiday shopping without having
to fight traffic to get to the malls and other major
shopping areas.
The public is invited to enjoy a wonderful fall
day in Sun City West with plenty of food and
bargains. Mark it on your calendars: 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7!
NEW CHAIRS FOR
PALM RIDGE
We will be purchasing new
chairs for the Palm Ridge
Summit Hall. Three possible
contenders are in the lobby
of Palm Ridge.
Please stop by and try out
the chairs. Let us know
which one you think is the
most comfortable, then cast
your vote for your favorite.
Remember, most folks sit in
these chairs for up to two
hours. These chairs will be
in the lobby for approxi-
mately three weeks.
The Fire District of Sun City West, the Sun
City West Sheriffs Posse, and the Recreation
Centers of Sun City West will co-sponsor the
annual Sun City West Health
and Fire/Life Safety Day from
9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct.
1, at the R.H. Johnson Rec
Center Social Hall.
This years event is packed with outstand-
ing life safety information, community health
vendors, and apparatus displays. Sheriff Joe
Arpaio will also be making an appearance and
speaking with visitors. There will be blood
pressure screenings, Continuous Chest Com-
pression CPR demonstrations, skin cancer
screenings, golf car safety inspections, mas-
sage therapy demonstrations, emergency pre-
paredness information, the
annual food drive kick-off, a
blood drive, and flu and pneu-
monia vaccinations.
Displays will include appara-
tus from the Fire District, Sheriffs Posse, and
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office. Sheriffs
Office displays will include the K-9 and Tac-
tical Operations Unit, S.W.A.T. Counter Ter-
rorism and helicopter.
For information, call 623-584-3500.
The Senior Employment Placement Pro-
gram at Banner Olive Branch Senior Center
in Sun City is sponsoring a Job Fair from 8:30
a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 15, at United
Church of Sun City, 11250 N. 107th Ave., Sun
City.
Participating employers who will be onsite
interviewing and hiring include: U.S. Census
Bureau, Vangent, CMK Moving, All About
People Staffing, Adult Care Assistance, Cac-
tus Wren Assisted Homecare, Best Western
Hotels, Metro Auto Auctions, Arizona De-
partment of Corrections, Arizona Republic,
We Are Family International, Home Helpers,
Home Instead, ResCare Homecare, Senior
Helpers.
In addition, a Resume Workshop will be
held from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. An
Interview Techniques Workshop will be held
from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Reservations are required for the workshops;
call 623-974-6797.
Job fair geared toward seniors
31st annual Arts and Crafts Fair set Nov. 7
PUBLIC SAFETY DAY
9 am-noon Thursday, Oct. 1
R.H. Johnson Social Hall
Safety Day slated Oct. 1 at RH Johnson
Channels 5, 15 participate in Media Golf Challenge
The Rec Centers was pleased to host
teams from Channel 5 and Channel 15 at
our Media Golf Challenge on Saturday,
Aug. 29, at Grandview Golf Course. The
Channel 5 team consisting of Tony Esco-
bar Jr., Randy Kollins, James Siha and
Tony Perez took top honors with a com-
bined score of 321. Channel 15s team,
comprised of Tim Vetscher, Mitch Morales,
Ethan Dunsford and Steve Keck came in at
396.
The Rec Centers extends its thanks to
these golfers for coming out and playing
our course to celebrate the kick-off of our
Open Play trial program. For photos of the
teams practicing and teeing off, visit our
Facebook page at http://bit.ly/Abskc.
Congratulations
to the guys from
Channel 5, who
won our Media
Golf Challenge
on Aug. 29.
Nice golfing
gentlemen!
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All Rights Reserved
General Manager - Michael Whiting, 623-544-6110;
dept30@rcscw.com
Editor - Katy OGrady, 623-544-6027; dept9@rcscw.com
Member Services - 623-544-6100
28,617 members as of Sept. 1, 2009
Recreation Centers of Sun City West
19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ, 85375
email@rcscw.com
WWW.RCSCW.COM
Sun City West is a senior community for individuals 55 and older.
Printed by Independent Newspapers.
For advertising information, call 623-972-6101.
Management and Governing Board
Governing Board Directors
All Directors: gb@rcscw.com
Vice President
Dave Moeller
June 2009-July 2012
623-556-5118
gbhr@rcscw.com
President
Ron Gillmeister
July 2007-June 2010
623-214-8984
gbpres@rcscw.com
Pat Canfield
July 2009-June 2011
623-933-7565
gbclubs@rcscw.com
Lake Westphal
June 2009-July 2012
623-546-6929
gbproperties@rcscw.com
Treasurer
Scott Ellis
June 2009-July 2012
623-556-4110
gbbudget@rcscw.com
Secretary
Karyl Brandvold
July 2007-June 2010
623-214-6559
gbbowling@rcscw.com
Paul Piper
July 2008-June 2011
623-975-0732
gbpr@rcscw.com
John Ronan
July 2008-June 2011
623-584-8298
gblegal@rcscw.com
Ginger Welch
July 2007-June 2010
623-214-0814
gbgolf@rcscw.com
Governing Board Manager
Sharon Schomer
623-544-6115
ofcmgr@rcscw.com
The next regular meetings
are 1 p.m. Thursdays,
Oct. 22, Nov. 19 and Dec.
17, in the Social Hall.
Please note the new
meeting time of 1 p.m.
Workshops are 9 a.m.
Fridays, Oct. 9, Nov. 6
and Dec. 4, in the
Lecture Hall.
The Governing Board will
meet with the General
Manager on the following
dates to receive his
weekly report. These
sessions are scheduled
1:30 p.m. on Mondays:
Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19
and Oct. 26.
The sessions are in the
Governing Board
Conference Room in the
Administrative Offices.
Call 623-544-6115 for
Governing Board
information.
MEETINGS &
WORKSHOPS
The Governing Board is scheduled to vote on the following proposed Bylaw changes at its Nov.
19 meeting, which begins 1 p.m. in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. The community is invited. Strike-
outs are suggested deletions, and words in bold are suggested additions.
ARTICLE 5
OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Section 5.1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The officers of the Association shall be a Pres-
ident, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
and they shall also act as officers of the Gov-
erning Board.
5.1.1 Following the annual election of Direc-
tors, the Directors remaining in office after June
30th of each year, along with the newly elected
Directors, shall have a special organizational
meeting for the purpose of electing the Govern-
ing Boards new officers. and for the purpose of
confirming the President-Elects proposed Com-
mittee Chairpersons.
ARTICLE 6 - COMMITTEES
Section 6.1 ORGANIZATION OF
COMMITTEES
6.1.4 Chairpersons of Standing Committees
are appointed by the President-elect with the ad-
vice and consent of the Governing Board for a
period of not more than one (1) year commenc-
ing on the first day of July and ending on the last
day of June of the following year and shall serve
at the pleasure of the Governing Board. These
appointments will be announced at the special
organizational meeting to elect officers in June
Annual governing board meeting, provided,
however, that nothing shall preclude the filling
of vacancies at any time by the then current
President.
6.1.5 Committee meetings shall be open to
Owner Members in the same manner as Gov-
erning Board meetings.
6.1.6 Employees of the Association may
serve in an advisory capacity to any committee,
with the consent of the Chairperson.
6.1.7 Consultants may be hired from time to
time to assist the Chairperson subject to author-
ization by a majority of the Governing Board.
6.1.8 All Directors of the Governing Board
shall be ex officio members of all committees
but shall not have voting privileges in Commit-
tees of which they are not an appointed mem-
ber.
Section 4.16 - GENERAL
POWERS OF THE
GOVERNING BOARD
4.16.17 Determine in what
manner and to what extent
non-residents of Sun City West
living in neighboring age re-
stricted senior communities
may be extended Association
bowling and golf guest privi-
leges;
4.16.18 Determine in what
manner and to what extent
senior non-residents of Sun
City West living in neighbor-
ing communities may be ex-
tended Association bowling
privileges.
4.16.19 Establish and pub-
lish policies, rules and regula-
tions, pertaining to the manner
and extent to which tourna-
ments, special events, and spe-
cial programs involving
non-residents, may be held
within Sun City West under the
auspices of the Association.
These tournaments, special
events, and special programs
shall only be permitted if they
do not have any substantial or
material adverse impact on the
use of Association facilities by
the Owner Members; and
4.16.20 Exercise such
other powers as may be
granted to the Governing
Board by the Associations
Governing Documents and the
Laws of the State of Arizona.
Sections 4.16.19 and 4.16.20
would be renumbered as such
if the proposed changes are
adopted.
Are you interested in learning more
about Sun City West? Would you like to
understand more about who does what
to make this such a great community?
Do you want to know more about Sun
City Wests history, its future, and all
thats happening in between?
The Sun City West TORCH Citizens
Academy is the most comprehensive
educational program designed to an-
swer all those questions and more. The
programs goal is to build a more in-
formed citizenry by educating, involv-
ing and inspiring residents.
TORCH stands for Tapping Our Re-
sources, Citizens and Heritage, and
thats exactly what the Academy is de-
signed to do.
The program kicked off in February
2009, and is now accepting applications
for its Spring 2010 class.
The Spring 2010 session meets on
seven consecutive Thursdays, from
Feb. 11 to March 25. This is a compre-
hensive and interactive program that in-
cludes discussions from a host of
qualified speakers, as well as field trips
to some locations, so students are asked
to commit themselves to the full seven
weeks. Class size is limited to provide
the best possible experience.
Participants will graduate from the
Academy well-versed in the gover-
nance of Sun City West. Session topics
include: Sun City West Heritage, Past
to Present; Golf Operations; Finances;
Recreational Opportunities; Library
and Bowling; Friends and Services; and
The Future.
If this sounds like something that in-
terests you, please fill out this applica-
tion and return it to our Governing
Board office as soon as possible so we
can get you registered. There is a nom-
inal fee to cover the cost of materials.
Fall is coming, which means its time
to sign up for Wii bowling. You can sign
up as an individual and be placed on a
team, or sign up as a team of four mem-
bers and pick the day and starting time
you want to bowl every week. Pick up a
form and check out the times available
at the Activity Centers monitors
booth. Also, if youve never used the
system, you can try it by playing a game
for free. Information: 623-544-6105.
TORCH Academy
Yes! I would like to be a part of the Spring 2010 TORCH Class.
I can commit to meeng for seven weeks,
on Thursdays, from Feb. 11 to March 25, 2010.
Name: ____________________________ Rec Card # _______________
Phone No: __________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________
Mailing Address:_____________________________________________
_______________________________________Sun City West, AZ 85375
I prefer: An AFTERNOON session An EVENING session
Sessions are held in the aernoons. If there is enough interest, an
evening session may be planned.
Return completed form to Governing Board Manager Sharon Schomer in the
Administrave Oces, 19803 R.H. Johnson Boulevard, Sun City West.
For informaon, call 623-544-6115.
Learn the ins-and-outs of Sun City West during this in-depth Cizens
Academy to become a more acve, involved resident!
TORCH aims to build a more informed citizenry
Insurance is a large part of any
budget, and workers compensation
makes up a big chunk. Due to the
diligent efforts of the RCSCW em-
ployees, Safety Committee, super-
visors and managers, our 2009
Experience Modification Factor for
workers compensation insurance
is now at .87. This means that we
now can purchase $1 worth of
for 87 cents. (As compared to 2006
when our EMOD was 1.31).
This modification factor or emod is deter-
mined by the Arizona Department of Insur-
ance, and is based upon our employee injury
history over the last three years as it compares
to other industries in Arizona. It
calculates both the severity and
number of incidents. A decrease in
this rate helps to lower our insur-
ance costs.
We also qualify for a premier
program and discount because we
participate in additional proactive
safety measures such as: a written
safety program, internal inspec-
tions, safety programs and training,
pre-employment drug testing and
an active return-to-work program.
Kudos to staff, committee members, super-
visors and managers for their conscientious ef-
forts!
Producers from Washington
Square Films were in Sun City
West in September, filming
shots for a proposed documen-
tary about active adults living
life full of laughter, drama and
meaning. The producers said
the film is envisioned as an
inspirational documentary se-
ries that tries to portray real
people in three dimensions.
The crew filmed at various
recreation centers and facili-
ties, interviewing residents and
capturing the ambiance of Sun
City West. The series would
feature a diverse range of regu-
lar characters, illustrating the
broad spectrum of how people
in Sun City West live their
lives and and that at Sun City
West, retirement doesnt mean
slowing down the residents
are more active now than they
were in their youths, the pro-
ducers explained.
Editors Note: After this story
appeared in our weekly e-
newsletter, we received the fol-
lowing delightful anecdote
from Sun City West resident
Sharon Niemiec. It was so
heart-warming, we wanted to
share it with you:
Regarding your first article
about the film crew in our
community capturing how the
people in Sun City West live
their lives and that at Sun City
West, retirement doesnt mean
slowing down the residents
are more active now than they
were in their youths This re-
minded me of the observation
my granddaughter made at the
magic age of 9, the first time
she visited Sun City West.
After we had shown her all the
activities and facilities avail-
able to us, her eyes lit up and
she said, Oh, I get it, this is
where old people come to get
their kid-ness back. And
arent we all kids at heart!
Sharon Niemiec
Film-makers visit SCW
Oh, I get it, this is
where old people come
to get their
'kid-ness' back.
Register now to be a part of the Spring 2010 Academy

SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
Wii bowling: A new way to play!
623-544-6100 PAGE 6 OCTOBER 2009
Financials
Details of these summaries are available in the
R.H. Johnson Library at 13801 W. Meeker Blvd.
Recreation Centers of Sun City West
Balance Sheet - July 31, 2009
2009 2008
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $5,305,196 $4,167,562
Restricted Cash 6,175,965 6,538,757
Accounts Receivable 497,961 506,775
Accounts Receivable over 90 Days 105,859 82,071
Accounts Receivable 90+ PP 21,369 0
Note Receivable: Theatre West 32,926 57,926
Note Receivable: Library 45,000 115,000
Note Receivable: Theatre Council 20,201 0
Inventories 137,694 157,149
Prepaids and Other Assets 236,313 258,422
Total Current Assets $12,578,482 $11,883,662
Fixed Assets
Furniture & Fixtures $994,639 $982,274
Machinery & Equipment 11,456,276 10,338,584
Buildings 37,312,069 36,236,592
Land Improvements 32,886,071 33,802,251
Land 5,196,987 5,196,987
Vehicles 984,693 866,726
Water Rights 2,234,499 2,234,499
Accumulated Depreciation (54,775,720) (53,046,658)
Total Fixed Assets $36,289,513 $36,611,255
Total Assets $48,867,995 $48,494,917
Liabilities
Accounts Payable $614,975 $613,996
Tour Revenue Collected 79,343 79,373
Accrued Purchase 76,123 29,952
Sweeps-Pro Shop 155,561 179,877
Gift Certificates 2,800 2,560
Bowling Tournament Payable 7,723 0
SCW Softball Club 31,807 22,669
Accrued Payroll 419,174 781,940
Payroll Taxes Payable 14,294 1,424
401K Payable 3,979 3,753
Employee Optional Insurance 566 0
Liability for Return Checks 637 414
Credit Card Duplication 0 (11,891)
Accrued Taxes Payable 59,431 64,272
Accrued Pension Plan 106,232 94,897
Arizona Sales Tax Payable 2,965 3,009
Deferred Membership Fees 4,307,267 4,022,376
Deferred Golf Revenue 354,530 426,540
Total Liabilities $6,237,408 $6,315,162
EQUITY
Retained Earnings $42,748,965 $42,470,426
Net Profit/ (Loss) (118,378) (290,672)
Total Equity $42,630,587 $42,179,754
Total Liabilities and Equity $48,867,995 $48,494,917
Recreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc.
Consolidated Inc Stmt for Board For One Month Ending July 31, 2009
Month Month Monthly Prior Yr YTD YTD YTD Prior YTD
Actual Budget Variance Actual Actual Budget Variance Actual
Revenue-Gross Margin
Recreation Division $843,375 $822,784 $20,591 $776,676 $843,375 $822,784 $20,591 $776,676
Golf Division 292,752 301,948 (9,196) 275,872 292,752 301,948 (9,196) 275,872
Bowling Division 22,325 19,610 2,715 22,819 22,325 19,610 2,715 22,819
Asset Preservation Fee 153,700 94,300 59,400 126,000 153,700 94,300 59,400 126,000
Interest Income 8,947 16,666 (7,719) 20,291 8,947 16,666 (7,719) 20,291
Total Revenue-Gross Margin $1,321,099 $1,255,308 $65,791 $1,221,658 $1,321,099 $1,255,308 $65,791 $1,221,65
Expenses
Operating Expenses
Recreation Division $431,738 $513,909 $82,171 $475,458 $431,738 $513,909 $82,171 $475,458
Golf Division 575,947 681,243 105,296 617,353 575,947 681,243 105,296 617,353
Bowling Division 43,996 37,231 (6,765) 36,877 43,996 37,231 (6,765) 36,877
General & Administrative 156,523 170,812 14,289 163,367 156,523 170,812 14,289 163,367
Total Operating Expenses 1,208,204 1,403,195 194,991 1,293,055 1,208,204 1,403,195 194,991 1,293,055
Depreciation
Recreation Division 133,485 136,485 3,000 125,269 133,485 136,485 3,000 125,269
Golf Division 79,179 88,429 9,250 76,282 79,179 88,429 9,250 76,282
Bowling Division 18,609 18,609 0 17,724 18,609 18,609 0 17,724
Total Depreciation $231,273 $243,523 $12,250 $219,275 $231,273 $243,523 $12,250 $219,275
Total Expenses $1,439,477 $1,646,718 $207,241 $1,512,330 $1,439,477 $1,646,718 $207,241 $1,512,330
Net Revenue ( Loss) ($118,378) ($391,410) $273,032 ($290,672) ($118,378) ($391,410) $273,032 ($290,672)
Bowling Lineage by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08 FY 2008-09
July 9,843 9,843 9,968
August 4,259 4,259
September 19,741 19,741
October 28,570 28,570
November 28,023 28,023
December 24,333 24,333
January 33,847 33,847
February 31,638 31,638
March 33,290 33,290
April 16,008 16,008
May 12,137 12,137
June 11,338 11,338
FY to Date 9,843 9,843 9,968
FY Total 253,027 253,027 9,968
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
Golf Rounds by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08 FY 2008-09
July 13,101 11,879 10,240
August 12,749 11,895
September 16,158 15,046
October 19,594 19,129
November 25,245 23,904
December 20,938 20,104
January 27,538 31,819
February 32,699 30,246
March 37,215 36,882
April 29,354 28,632
May 18,941 18,391
June 14,764 14,913
FY to Date 13,101 11,879 10,240
FY Total 268,296 262,843
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
by Doug Rhodes
This is about the time that our
winter residents start returning so
Id like to take this opportunity to
welcome everyone back and hope
their next several months stay is
an enjoyable one. We at PORA
hope you all are members and will
take advantage of the various op-
portunities we provide, such as the
Visitors Center, Lifelong Learn-
ing, Consumer Services or the
Master Gardeners.
In case you havent kept up with
what has been going on around
here this summer, the term CC&R
has been very much in the news.
There is a new section in PORA
responsible for investigating and
correcting CC&R (Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions) in-
fractions. Probably the biggest
problem is weeds in yards.
Weed Control
A properly applied pre-emer-
gent is your answer to keeping
your yard from getting tufts of un-
ruly weeds. To effectively prevent
weeds, a pre-emergent must be
applied twice a yearfor winter
weeds and summer weeds. Timing
is important in the application
process, so dont hesitate to con-
tact a lawn care professional.
Dont wait for the CC&R people
to contact you about out-of-
control weeds; call a lawn spe-
cialist, now. Consumer Services*
lists businesses that have been vet-
ted and are ready to serve you.
Call 623-214-1646 for a referral.
*This is a service for PORA
members only. Membership is
$20/year per household or
$10/year per individual. PORA
membership offers discounts on
Lifelong Learning classes and
other businesses it practically
pays for itself!
Want to Buy a Golf
Cart or Sell One?
This has recently been covered
in the on line PORA Newsletter
that comes out every Friday, but it
bears repeating here. As many of
you have noticed, and so has the
CC&R Department, many people
are attempting to sell their used
golf carts by putting a sign in it
and parking it around their home,
vacant lots and common spaces. It
turns out that this is a violation of
the rules, but in a golf commu-
nity it needs a solution. PORA has
been able to work out a solution
with Southwest Golf Carts at
13901 Camino del Sol to provide
FREE space to sell your cart on
Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Now I know that this paper
comes out on Sept. 30, which
makes it difficult to reserve a spot,
but you can call Debbie at 584-
0591 and see if there is space left.
If you are showing your cart,
you will be required to be there to
answer questions (and hopefully
make the sale.) If youre buying,
it will be a great place to see
whats available and maybe get a
good deal. If this goes over well,
there is a possibility we may be
able to do it on a regular basis. It
would help buyers and sellers, and
also cut down on some of the
sign clutter that mars our beau-
tiful community.
Listed with PORA
Im sure many of you have seen
vehicles and/or business cards that
say Listed with PORA, PORA
Member and possibly even Ap-
proved by PORA. Here is what
that means, and I hope it will an-
swer most of your questions:
When a business claims that
they are Listed with PORA, that
means that they have provided
Consumer Services with refer-
ences, proof of insurance (where
applicable) and if they are a li-
censed contractor, had an Arizona
Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
number checked. These are the
only business members that can
use Listed with PORA, on their
advertising, as long as they are a
member in good standing.
There are businesses that are not
checked through this process, but
they just want to advertise. These
businesses are Business and Pro-
fessional Supporter Members
only. You may find these busi-
nesses on the PORA website.
Businesses listed in the Consumer
Services Database may be listed
here as well. Anyone may view
this website (www.porascw.org)
for information on the community,
specials, discounts, latest news,
and to view businesses listed in
approximately 100 categories.
Businesses are not permitted to
display the PORA logo (it is reg-
istered to PORA) or say PORA
Approved. However, a business
may say they are a Business and
Professional Member of PORA if
their membership is current.
If you are unsure if a business is
advertising itself properly, call
PORA at 623-214-1646. How-
ever, checking out businesses or
getting referrals from Consumer
Services is a special service re-
served for PORA members only.
Resident membership is reason-
able and entitles one to get Con-
sumer Services referrals, as well
as other benefits such as voting for
PORAs Board of Directors.
Last subject: What
and Where Can
You Recycle
PORA got an e-mail the other day
from a Mr. Bob Byrnes commenting
on the availability of recycling and es-
pecially the facilities behind Safeway
in the Sundome Plaza. He recom-
mends that we do more advertising
and get a bigger sign to replace the
small ones on R.H. Johnson. We at
PORA appreciate his comments and I
know what he means, because I use
those very same facilities. I did get to
thinking about how we get the word
out, and heres a brief list of what I
found.
As far as newspapers, magazines
and things like that. Most of us know
that the bins at the back of the Sun-
dome Plaza are great for that. They
take newspapers (stacked in bundles
and placed in paper or plastic bags,)
there is a bin for phone books which
seem to really multiply at certain
times of the year. They also collect
aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass
bottles and cardboard. This site is
courtesy of Lions Club, Kiwanis and
PORA.
I understand that Prince of Peace
and Lady of Lourdes have now placed
recycle bins in the back of their park-
ing lots. I checked one out and they
are green and yellow and will take
magazines, newspapers, junk mail and
Ive been told theyll even take shred-
ded paper.
For many of us the big question has
been why cant we get curbside
pickup like many other cities? Well,
hold on to your hats folks because it
is coming, and apparently more than
we may be able to handle. As I was
writing this column, both the Sun
Cities Lions Recycle Association and
Parks & Sons, the local garbage/trash
company announced the beginning of
curbside recycling. Their programs
are a little different and their sched-
uled pickups are on different days of
the week/month, but it appears to be
some wonderful programs for you
property owners and residents. You
can still support your favorite Service
Organization by delivering your recy-
clables to the various drop off points,
and on the days or weeks when you
cant get out and about too much,
you can place what you collect in
front of your property and it will be
picked up.
I became curious about what else
could be recycled and where to find
out about it and the first place I
stopped was the PORA Visitors Cen-
ter. They have a handout that pretty
much lists a lot of what Ive already
told you, and MUCH more, including
electronics. But the mother lode of re-
cycling information is the PORA web-
site, www.porascw.org. It lists just
about everything, from anti-freeze (no
comments about Arizona, ok?) to
water heaters.
Ive also figured out that if you just
keep your eyes open, there are a lot
more available recycle spots that you
dont notice at first. You can recycle
reading glasses in the Lions box at the
Library. You can recycle cell phones
by dropping them at the Computer
Club at Palm Ridge Recreation Cen-
ter. I checked at Ace and True Value
Hardware and they are accepting the
new CFL light bulbs that we are all
being encouraged to use. Also, if you
have an American Flag that has be-
come worn or tattered due to wind
damage, you can take it to the ACE
Hardware on Camino del Sol and they
will turn it over to the American Le-
gion for proper disposal. I dont guess
you could call that recycling but it
certainly does my heart good that it is
properly disposed of.
The last thing that I was worried
about was small batteries, not car or
golf cart batteries, but flashlight size,
or the AAA and AA size that we seem
to have dozens of in our homes, not to
mention that hundreds of hearing aid
batteries that are probably changed
daily in our community. There are nu-
merous stores in the local area, right
outside the fence that will accept
them, including Home Depot, Lowes,
Wal-Mart, Best Buy and a myriad of
others. Save them up in a plastic bag
when theyre dead and drop them off
when you shop. Very easy.
The fact is that with so much recy-
cling going on, PORA is considering
putting out a sort of White Paper,
that would lay out everything, so
watch this space or the PORA e-
Newsletter for future information.
FINALLY
If you have any questions about
the information we put out or
want to know how PORA works,
the monthly Board of Directors
meetings are open to the public.
They are held in the PORA Con-
ference Room, 13815 Camino del
Sol, Sun City West, on the third
Monday of every month at 1 p.m.
PORA News and Views
PORA
623-584-4288
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday-Friday
13815 Camino del Sol
pora@suncitywest.org
www.porascw.org
Visitors Center
623-214-8629
October-April
M-F: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
SAT: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
SUN: noon-3 p.m.
May-September
M-F: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
SAT: 9 a.m.-noon
SUN: Closed
PORA
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Sun City West, Arizona 85375
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The information on this page is supplied by PORA and does not reflect the opinion of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West.
Are you a PORA
Member?
Some residents have told us
that they are PORA members
but when we check their status
against our current records we
discover that they are not.
If you havent paid the nom-
inal $10 annual dues in more
than a year, you might not still
be a PORA member.
Please enroll me/us in PORA
WHATS COOKIN
GOOD LOOKIN
Well its time to say goodbye
to summer and all those gosh
darn triple digit temperatures,
and hello to autumn - or fall, if
you prefer. That means the re-
turn of slightly cooler tempera-
tures by day and enjoyably
pleasant nights! With the
cooler temps and knowing that
the holidays are just around the
corner, some of you might
want to attempt to start heating
up the kitchen again. That
means you may be in need of
some new recipes to try out.
Well look no further than your
neighborhood Library as we
have lots and lots of cook
books that are just loaded with
great recipes. In fact, for the
month of October, our Show-
case Shelves will be filled with
all kinds of cook books you
can check out, so make sure to
stop by and Get Cookin!
GOOLISH STORIES
& SCARY GOBLINS
Attention all Grandmas and
Grandpas of Sun City West:
Make sure you bring by your
grandchildren for the first an-
nual Halloween Story Time
here at the Library. We are ask-
ing that all children, both
young (10 months to 10 years)
and the young at heart, dress up
in their finest Halloween cos-
tumes.
From 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday,
Oct. 31, Sun City West resi-
dents can invite their grand-
children to participate in the
Halloween Story Time being
read to them by a secret Scary
Goblin. Afterward, they can
take part in a special Hal-
loween costume pa-
rade throughout the
Library. Oh, did I hap-
pen to mention that
there will be free
treats, too? Make sure
to bring your cameras!
FALL BOOK
SALE
The Friends of the
R.H. Johnson Library is gear-
ing up for its Fall Book Sale
from 10 to 2 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 12 for the pre-sale, and
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. saturday,
Nov. 14, for the big public
sale.
We anticipate quite a festive
atmosphere as our sales have
gotten bigger and bigger.
ALL ABOARD FOR
THE RAILROAD
CLUB!
In the month of October, we
will have members of the Sun
City West Railroad Club trav-
eling here to share some of
their fun items in our showcase
for all the Library patrons to
enjoy.
If youve never stopped by to
see them in action, nows the
time to head on over here to
see what they are up to or to
get more information on this
fun club!
SELLIN LIKE
HOT CAKES
Ever since the Friends of the
Library had the opportunity to
expand their after-book-sale
operations here at the Library,
items such as books on tape
and videos have been selling
like hotcakes and flying off of
the shelves. And the books for
sale have also picked
up the pace as well!
This means that many
of our book sale cus-
tomers have found a
way to keep them-
selves stocked up on
Library materials in
between the big book
sales!
ITS OFFICIAL:
DRC IS PART OF
THE LIBRARY
Though to the untrained eye,
the Data Resource Center
(DRC) located in the Library
may have seemed as though it
was part of the Library, that ac-
tually was not the case. The
DRC was a division of Infor-
mation Technology until re-
cently moving under the
Librarys stewardship. This
switch does a lot of good
things for the staff, volunteers
and patrons not only using the
DRC but also the library. It
streamlines schedules and pro-
cedures for everyone involved.
The change will also allow
for a greater flow for monitor-
ing budgets and customer serv-
ice within the Data Resource
Center. We look forward to this
new process. For those Library
patrons who have not yet used
the computers within the Data
Resource Center, we encour-
age you to do so. Your same
rec card that gives you access
to all the Library materials
gives you the access to the
DRC computers as well.
RUBBERBANDS A
GREAT SUCCESS
We are happy to report some
great news on the rubber band
front. You have all heard us
talk about how books were be-
coming damaged when they
were put into the book drop,
and that placing rubber bands
around the books before they
were put into the book drop
would help save them.
Well we are happy to report
that once we installed a box
containing rubber bands on the
book drop, there was a signifi-
cant decrease in damaged
books. Your concern for our
books made that possible. We
encourage ALL patrons using
the book drop to continue
using these rubber bands to
save our books from destruc-
tion.
ON ANOTHER
NOTE
Our saga with the book drop
continues even though it now
looks like there has been great
success with the rubber bands.
Its time to remind everyone to
make sure to only put books in
the book drop no DVDs or
music CDs, and no magazines
please!
Only books on CD and print
books that are rubber banded
go into the book drop! Only
DVDs and music CDs are to
go into the Media Return.
Magazines that have been
checked out need to be brought
into the Library to be checked
in.
No magazines are to go into
the book drop because the drop
immediately destroys them,
and we will have to start charg-
ing patrons for damaged items.
In addition, all donated ma-
terials should be left outside
the book drop as only cata-
loged Library materials go into
the boxes.
NO MORE WEEDS!
We are happy to report that
our summer weeding project
has been completed and we are
now awaiting our snowbirds as
they return to their winter nest.
The shelves look great and are
ready for everyone to enjoy the
fruits of our labor this summer.
Thanks to all of our staff and
volunteers who helped in this
project. We couldnt have done
it without you. We will con-
tinue to monitor the shelves
and will track the number of
reserves.
R.H. Johnson Library
623-544-6100 PAGE 8 OCTOBER 2009
Showcase shelves cook up some fresh new recipes
Vince Micallef
Library Director
The Library Endowment Fund is cur-
rently preparing to send out its fund ap-
peal. There are some very interesting facts
which accompany this drive. The goal of
the annual appeal each year has been
$70,000. It has not been increased in re-
cent years, and will not be increased for
the year 2009-2010.
The goal has been established by a
budget in that amount just to purchase
books, periodicals, DVDs, books on disc,
etc. The prices have been rising, but very
frugal purchasing and grouping by the
management staff has made up for the in-
creases. The Library must function with-
out receiving any of this money from the
Association, which furnishes the building,
utilities, all the paid employee salaries and
benefits, and operating expenses.
Currently in Sun City West, we have
29,064 residents, 17,000 rooftops and in
2008 mailed out 13,421 appeal envelopes.
In response, we received donations in the
amount of $47,537 from 1,195 responders
or benefactors. This amounts to an aver-
age of $39.78 each. As we prepare for an-
other mailing for 2009-10, we are $22,463
below the goal necessary for 2008. Would-
nt it be wonderful if we could just get a
response of $5 from each mailing? That
would enable us to reach that necessary
goal. Certainly there are more than 14,000
residents who use the wonderful Library
services, including the Data Resource
Center, each year?
Please help us realize our goal this year.
Susan Rose, a volunteer
with Hospice of the Valley,
will be at the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall from 1:30 to 2:30
p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, to en-
lighten the audience on the
Chronic Disease services
provided by hospice.
She will answer such
questions as: What is Hos-
pice of the Valley? Who
qualifies for hospice care?
What services does hospice
provide? What types of ter-
minal illnesses are covered
by hospice care? What is
the difference between hos-
pice care and traditional
home care? Who pays for
hospice care? How long is
hospice care provided? How
quickly can hospice care be
provided?
Rose, a Phoenix native,
has been with Hospice of
the Valley since the agency
was established in 1977.
Professionally, she has been
a teacher, a fund-raiser for
non-profit organizations and
a personal property ap-
praiser. Now retired, she
claims to be living the lazy
life, which includes travel,
tennis, golf, horseback rid-
ing, visiting her nine grand-
children and volunteering for
Hospice of the Valley and
other organizations, includ-
ing the Phoenix Art Mu-
seum.
The event, sponsored by
the Friends of the R.H.
Johnson Library, is free and
open to the public. Refresh-
ments will be served.
For information, call 623-
544-6130 or 623 -214-
8589.
Have you done your part to support the library?
Just $5 per person would allow Endowment Fund to surpass goal
Friends host
hospice talk
October
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Stardust
Movie
7 pm
Rec Center
News dead-
line!
Concert in
the Park:
Tangled Strings
7 pm
Beardsley Park
Chartered
Clubs
Officers Meeting
6-7:30 pm
Social Hall
Ch. Clubs
Officers
8-9:30 am
Social Hall
Stardust Movie
7 pm
Gov Board
Workshop
9 am Lecture Hall
Concert in
the Park:
Desert City Six
7 pm Beardsley
Park
Kuentz Tour
9 am &
6:30 pm
Beardsley
Tour
9 am, 6:30 pm
RHJ Tour
9 am & 6:30
pm
Newcomers
9 am S. Hall
Welcome Back
9-4 Village Store
PR Tour
9 am & 6:30 pm
Concert in
the Park:
Roadrunners
7 pm Beardsley
Park
Phoenix
Metro Opera
7 pm Palm Ridge
Gov. Board
meeting
1 pm Social Hall
Stardust Movie
7 pm
Garage Sale
7-11 am
RH Johnson
Concert in
the Park:
Desert Winds
Steel Drum Band
7 pm
Beardsley Park
Stardust
Movie
7 pm
Halloween
Dance
with 8-Tracks
7 pm Palm Ridge
To confirm events, call 623-544-6032. To confirm Governing Board activities, call 623-544-6115.
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Village Store
Were all rested up and ready
for another fantastic season
Summer is over and
we are getting back to
business as usual. I
had a nice vacation
this summer visiting
the high country for a
short trip. The temper-
ature was lovely and
so is the scenery.
I hope all of our res-
idents who remained
here during the hot summer
had a good one. It was the
hottest July on record, but you
who were here already know
that.
I visited five clubs during the
summer for my Big Adven-
ture series and will be sharing
the stories in the coming
months. I want to thank the
clubs for their warm hospital-
ity and good times. I
hope you enjoy the ar-
ticles.
The Village Store is
ready to receive the
wonderful arts and
crafts that you have
created, and we look
forward to having
them in the store. The
Fall Craft Fair is 8
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
7, and we hope it is a good one.
Again, I thank all of you for
your creativity and making the
Village Store such a unique
and beautiful place.
Warmly,
Katie Van Leuven
Village Store Supervisor
and Craft Fair Coordinator
Welcome back to our winter residents and visitors. The Village Store is now open regular
hours. Beginning October and continuing through May, we are open Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please join us on Oct. 15 for our Welcome and Welcome Back celebration. It is the same
day as the Newcomers Coffee, so stop by after visiting the Social Hall. We are located in the
courtyard of the R.H. Johnson Recreation Center, just up the hill from the Sports Pavilion
(Bowling Center).
We will be serving home baked goodies and would love to give you a sweet treat. Please
phone Katie at 544-6135 with any questions.
Katie
Van Leuven
Store Supervisor
Village Store resumes regular business hours
ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Joanne Bottorf
The Copper Cooker Creations Club is happy
to present Joanne Bottorf as the Village
Stores Artist of the Month. Joanne was born
and grew up in Rochester, N.Y. She attended
college in Iowa and found her first employ-
ment in Pennsylvania. While employed there
she met and married Robert (Bob) Bottorf.
In 1981, her parents retired and moved to
Sun City West. Joanne visited them annually
until 2004, when she and hubby, Bob, moved
to Sun City West as well. During all her vis-
its she was able to view most of the amenities
that this community has to offer and she de-
cided to try Copper Enameling. One reason
for this choice was that although she loved
working in arts and crafts, she was not com-
fortable with those that required an ability to
draw.
The very first job she took for the club was
shopper. This entailed going to local stores
to buy all the little things we need in our club
to keep it functioning properly, and she did an
excellent job with that. Next, the nominating
committee asked her to run for president, and
she held that position for two years, retiring at
the end of 2008. At the present time she is in
charge of our window display at the studio and
is chairperson of the fairs for our club.
Her work displays beauty, excellent choice
of color and, most of all, originality. When
asked what she likes about Copper Cookers,
her reply was, It is a very, very friendly place
to spend time, and I am always surprised when
I see what comes out of the kiln.
Cooper
Cooker
Joanne
Bottorf is
the Village
Stores
Artist of
the Month.
Newcomers
& Oldtimers:
Welcome &
Welcome Back!
TWO SPECIAL EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCT. 15
***
Newcomers Orientation
9 am, Social Hall
***
Welcome & Welcome Back
9 a.m.-4 pm, Village Store
Learn about all the Association has to offer, from the four
recreation centers and seven golf courses, to all the clubs
and activities. Clubs and organizations will have displays
set up, and Governing Board Directors and staff will be on
hand to answer questions. Refreshments served!
Both new and established residents alike are
invited to stop by the Village Store following the
Newcomers presentation for the stores Welcome and
Welcome Back event designed for newcomers and
returning residents. The store features a variety of gifts
and dcor items. Refreshments will be served.
Open to the public.
The Sun City West Mentors
First Swing is a special day for
people who would like to learn
to play golf, or for those who
havent played in a long time
and would like to give it a try.
The event scheduled from
noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
14 at Stardust golf Course - is
free for Sun City West resi-
dents with current rec cards
and to CNP card holders from
our senior communities
The event includes Hands-
On Golf Clinics for driving,
putting, chipping and informa-
tional. PGA Teaching Profes-
sional Doug Weber will also be
available.
Space is limited to 60 people.
Reservations can only be
made by sending an e-mail re-
quest to Rose Putz at
dept21@rcscw.com.
Golf
623-544-6100 PAGE 10 OCTOBER 2009
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Club
9 Iron
9 Iron
8 Iron
Hybrid
8 Iron
3 Hybrid
9 Iron
Sand Wedge
8 Iron
Yardage
132
119
180
172
117
214
108
90
84
Hole
8
6
15
13
8
16
8
2
17
Golf Course
Grandview
Echo Mesa
Grandview
Echo Mesa
Grandview
Trail Ridge
Pebblebrook
Echo Mesa
Desert Trails
Date
8-4-2009
8-10-2009
8-12-2009
8-15-2009
8-17-2009
8-25-2009
8-25-2009
8-26-2009
8-30-2009
Name
Derald Vanderpool
Roger Giffney
James R. Peterson
John C. Bailey
Lowell Ward
Mark Shannon
Judson Tice
Frank Kelso
Janet Goodrum
Holes in One
Sunday Couples Golf is going strong with about 100 participants
at each session. All Sun City West residents are invited to join us.
Cost is $15 for sweeps and lunch, which is served immediately fol-
lowing the round of golf. Information: Jean Serr, 623-214-1501.
Upcoming sessions (schedule is subject to change) are:
Sunday Couples Golf
Oct. 10 (Sat.) Rally for the Cure (make your plans now to play!)
Oct. 11 Pebblebrook
Oct. 25 Stardust
Nov. 8 Trail Ridge
Nov. 22 Stardust
Dec. 6 Deer Valley
Dec. 20 Echo Mesa
2009 Golf Maintenance Schedule
Fall Overseeding
Each course closed approximately 3 weeks each.
Course Closes Opens
Stardust Thursday, Sept. 24 Tuesday, Oct. 13
Grandview/Echo Mesa Thursday, Oct. 1 Tuesday, Oct. 20
Deer Valley Thursday, Oct. 15 Tuesday, Nov. 3
Pebble./Desert Trails Thursday, Oct. 22 Tuesday, Nov. 10
Frequently Asked Questions
HANDICAP FAQ (Section 2)
Question: On our posted handicap reports, what do the different letter designations
stand for that follow some handicaps?
Answer: L = Local
N = 9-hole
J = Local 9-hole
M = Modified by the Handicap Committee
R = Reduced (automatically) for exceptional tournament scores
A local handicap is usually one that is above the maximum Handicap Index limit (36.4
for men, 40.4 for women, 18.2 for 9-hole men and 20.2 for 9-hole women).
RULES FAQ (Rule 28)
Question: What are my options when de-
claring a ball unplayable?
Answer: Under penalty of one stroke,
you may:
1. Play a ball as nearly as possible at the
spot from which the original ball was last
played; or
2. Drop a ball behind the point where the
ball lay, keeping that point directly between
the hole and the spot on which the ball is
dropped, with no limit to how far behind
that point the ball may be dropped; or
3. Drop a ball within two club-lengths of
the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer
the hole.
If the unplayable ball is in a bunker, you
may proceed under any of the above op-
tions. If you elect to proceed under option
#2 or #3, the ball must be dropped in the
bunker.
If the ball is in a water hazard, you may
not declare the ball unplayable.
The Rec Center News is introducing a new feature designed to answer some frequently asked
questions about golf handicapping and rules of the game. Here is the first installment:
Do you have trouble playing
a full 18 holes of golf? Would
you like to have the opportu-
nity to play a competitive
round of golf in less than two
hours?
If the answer to either of
these questions is yes, then you
should consider joining the
Sun City West Mens Niners
Club. The club was formed on
May 28, 2008, and is spon-
sored by the Sun City West
Golf Council with support
from Golf Operations.
Membership in the club cur-
rently stands at 72. The club
has been formally recognized
by the Arizona Golf Associa-
tion as a member club, and all
members establish a nine-hole
USGA Handicap. The club
also has a monitor.
The current summer season
playing schedule provides for
competitive golf outings each
Thursday at Desert Trails or
Echo Mesa beginning at 6:30
a.m. The winter or high sea-
son will find the club back at
Stardust with the beginning tee
time to be announced.
Anyone desiring additional
information or wishing to be-
come a member of this club
should contact club Monitor
Sharron Peterson at 546-9698,
or club President Howard All-
nutt at 214-0583.
Isnt it time you took your First Swing?
Mens Nine Hole Club offers alternative
Why a Nine-Hole
League?
You dont have the time for
an 18-hole league.
You have trouble playing a
full 18.
You still want the fun and
competition of organized golf.
Deer Valley Golf Course Manager Lynn Adams has taken
on additional duties as Golf Events Coordinator, along with
continuing her job as Deer Valleys manager. (Adams is not
filling the position of Golf Operations Manager; that position
has been eliminated.)
As Golf Events Coordinator, Adams has taken on the chal-
lenge of developing strategies to increase participation in golf
by Sun City West residents, Controlled Neighborhood Play
communities and outside participants. This will be done by
creating golf tournaments that meet the needs of Sun City
West residents, clubs, leagues, groups and outside play.
She will be splitting time between Deer Valley and Pebble-
brook Golf Course, where she is maintaining an office that
provides her with enough room to meet with prospective
clients. Because she is spending time on these new duties,
members of the Deer Valley staff are taking on additional re-
sponsibilities.
Adams will again direct the Celebration of Golf Series, will
assist in developing potential advertisers and sponsors for golf
events, and will produce and distribute literature about the var-
ious golf events.
Golf Events Coordinator
organizing special events
Good hands are an
asset in most sports.
Success in those sports
is dictated by the skill-
ful use of ones hands.
Golf is no different.
In football, good
hands is a tag given a
receiver who can catch
the ball wherever its
thrown. In baseball, good
hands are required to turn the
double play at second base.
Dexterity is the key to good
hands in these sports.
In golf, in the full swing,
good hands are snug, quiet,
passive and soft on the club. In
golf, in the full swing, dexter-
ity has nothing to do with the
equation. .
When I say that the hands are
snug, I mean that the fingers
are snugly wrapped around the
club and they dont change
throughout the swing. Many
golfers open their fingers dur-
ing the swing. When you hit
balls next, think about your
hands and keeping your fingers
snugly wrapped around the
grip of the club throughout the
swing swing after swing. You
may find that this alone will
dramatically improve
your contact.
When I say that the
hands are quiet, I
mean they do not initi-
ate any movement of
the club. They merely
hold the club lightly in
address position as the
arms swing around
the body. If one were to ask
teaching professionals around
the country what they saw as
the No. 1 problem in golfers
swings, the overwhelming an-
swer would be manipulating
the club.
passive, I mean that the hands
are responsive to the move-
ment of the arms and the
weight of the club. Hands pas-
sive implies that the wrists are
relaxed and able to move very
freely. Hands in a golf swing
are analogous to the tip of a
bullwhip. The tip of a bullwhip
is very powerful and fast, but
the tip does not initiate any ac-
tion. It simply responds to the
wave traveling out the whip
from the hand. In the same
way, powerful, fast hands sim-
ply respond to the swinging of
the arms and the weight of the
club.
soft on the club, I mean that the
grip pressure is light. Fast
movement of the club is im-
possible if the golfer is squeez-
ing the club. All the muscles
tighten in the hands and fore-
arms and the hinge at the wrists
becomes very stiff and slow.
The only way to attain speed in
your hands is by letting them
relax and respond. You would
be well served to hit balls and
monitor your grip pressure
throughout the swing. It would
be fair to say that 95 percent of
my students grip the club far
too tightly.
We all marvel when we
watch the tour players take a
swing that looks, on the face of
it, as if they couldnt hit the
ball out of the back yard and
it goes 200 yards! Relaxation is
the key to speed and power.
Tom Drisler is teaching at
Trail Ridge Golf Course. Video
lessons complete with on-
screen graphics and audio
commentary are available.
Call 602-316-0419 to schedule
an appointment.
Golf
Building a Better Golf Game
Make short game practice part of your routine
Short shots make up nearly
70 percent of all shots taken in
a round of golf. What does this
mean for you? Well, for
starters if youre looking to im-
prove your score, start by ex-
amining your short game and
determining weak areas. Once
you focus in on your problem
areas here are some sugges-
tions for practice:
Putting: Keep track of putts
during a round. For most play-
ers, averaging two putts per
hole should be the goal. Prac-
tice with one ball on the put-
ting green giving your-
self short, medium,
long, uphill, downhill
and sidehill putts, fin-
ishing out each putt
just like youre play-
ing a round. If you
play all 9 holes on the putting
green, your goal score would
be 18. Play against a partner
and its even more fun!
Chipping: Practice chipping
with both a lofted club (like a
pitching wedge) and a less
lofted club (like a 7) so that
you learn to have the most con-
trol depending on the
amount of green you
have to work with.
The wedge will jump
and run about the
same distance, where
the 7 will run three
times further than it
will jump. Visualize a
hula-hoop around the hole and
see how many times out of five
you can chip it up within that
distance. Or, combine chipping
and putting together. Chip up
and finish out by putting.
Higher handicappers should
use three as a goal score,
whereas low handicappers are
looking to get up and down.
Pitching: Get to know your
distance on full, three-quarter,
half and one-quarter swings
with the pitching wedge before
adding other clubs such as a
sand wedge, gap wedge or L
wedge. Sometimes less is
more! Once you have your dis-
tances down with the pitching
wedge, start adding in the other
wedges. Practice from varying
distances away from the pitch-
ing green and see how many
times out of five you can hit
the green. For low handicap-
pers, see how many times out
of five you can get up and
down from varying distances.
Hitting a bucket of balls is
fun, but dont neglect the short
game during your practice ses-
sions. Working on the short
game can be equally as fun,
and it will usually improve
your score much faster!
Robin Eichten is a Class A
LPGA professional and certi-
fied teacher giving lessons at
Echo Mesa, Deer Valley, and
Pebblebrook. She has been
teaching professionally since
1987 and working with Sun
City West residents since 1994.
Call 623-322-6300 or email
golfinwithrobin@aol.com.
Good hands make good golf shots
Tom Drisler
Improved short game
can save bad shots
In my last article I
discussed the most im-
portant shot in golf
using Tiger Woods
mentality concerning
his shot making. The
most important shot
Tiger hits is the one he
is executing now, not
the previous one and
not the next one. His whole
concentration is on the only
shot he has control over the
present one. He plays one shot
at a time to the best of his abil-
ity. Now granted Tiger isnt the
only one to be able to do this,
all the greatest golfers have all
done this to some extent, but
we now live in an era where we
can actually quantify success
because of PGA Tour stats and
GPS measuring.
Understand that the best
players in the world on average
miss the green 33 percent of
the time, miss the fairway with
their tee shots 40 percent of the
time, and only make 50 percent
of their putts from around
seven feet. What Tiger and the
very best golfers do best is to
execute well after bad shots.
They know how to score.
They make birdies out of bo-
geys from bad positions, they
make pars out of bogeys and
they make bogeys out
of double bogeys be-
cause they do not lose
their concentration and
dwell on a bad shot.
The next time you
play golf and you triple
bogey the first hole
dont give up on the day
and get down mentally
and write the day off immedi-
ately. Play one shot at a time
with your full concentration
and make a bogey out of that
double bogey. Youll be sur-
prised how scores can come
down when you concentrate on
only the shot you are execut-
ing.
The one area of your golf
game that will help you score
better after bad shots is really
your short game. Take lessons
and practice hard on your shots
around the green. We all need
to improve our chipping, pitch-
ing and putting.
Doug is a PGA member and
a certified instructor for the
Sun City West Recreation Cen-
ters and gives lessons by ap-
pointment at Grandview,
Stardust and Desert Trails golf
courses. You can schedule a
lesson by calling Doug at 623-
866-9163. Gift certificates are
available.
More Golf News - Page 14
Doug Weber
Golfing with Robin
Robin Eichten
Grandview Pro Shop will be open daily during overseeding from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1
through 18. The shop now has pink Ladies tops and Mens shirts in stock to honor the Rally
for Cure.
While the golf course is closed for overseeding, the pro shop will continue with its 20 per-
cent off sale. The discount applies to all pro shop merchandise with the exception of Ping
clubs, golf balls and SkyCaddie range finders.
In addition, Grandview has scheduled Demo Days for Ping on Dec. 4 and Cobra on Dec.
11. Additional demo days with Adams and Ping are scheduled after the first of the year.
Grandview pro shop sale continues Oct. 1-18
623-544-6100 PAGE 12 OCTOBER 2009
Two of the most
common problems
bowlers encounter
with their finishing
position at the foul
line are directly
linked to the right
(for right handers,
left for left han-
ders) of the trailing
leg.
The first problem is
swinging the trailing leg too
far around the body. The
trailing leg forces the hips to
turn, and usually when the
hips turn, the shoulders fol-
low. Changing the angle of
the shoulders at the point of
release leads to inaccuracy.
The second problem is
keeping the trailing leg too
stiff, which promotes lean-
ing forward with the head.
Your hips finish too high,
and when your head moves
forward, both your balance
and power suffer.
Your trailing leg plays an
important role in your finish
position. If you want to de-
velop more power, the trail-
ing leg is an important but
often overlooked source.
As your arm swing de-
scends and approaches your
hip, you want to
clear your trailing
leg over to the 8
oclock position
with as much force
as you can, while
still maintaining
solid balance over
your slide leg. Keep
the trailing foot in
contact with the ap-
proach.
Sweeping your trailing leg
out of the way accomplishes
two things: It adds power to
your arm swing by transfer-
ring power from the motion
of clearing your trailing leg,
and it allows the arm swing
to get closer to your body,
directly under the shoulder,
because youve cleared your
leg out of the way while
slightly opening your hips.
Getting your arm swing as
close as you can to your cen-
ter of gravity puts maximum
power into the delivery.
The basic rule is this: trail-
ing foot down and over be-
tween 7 and 8 oclock, and
bowling arm up toward the
ceiling. Practice this basic
rule, and your finish position
and balance will both im-
prove.
Bowling
Johnson Lanes welcomes
all levels of bowlers, particu-
larly those of you who are
new to the game. We make it
easy through our monthly
Learn to Bowl clinics. If
youve never bowled before,
havent played in awhile or
simply want to improve your
skills, these clinics are the
perfect opportunity.
Three weeks of bowling
and instruction are offered.
The clinics will be 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14 and
21. Cost is $25, which in-
cludes the three weeks of in-
struction and bowling.
Reservations and payments
may be made at the Sports
Pavilion counter. Certified
bowling instructors Marie
Forman, Ray Hansen and
Jesse Smith lead the classes.
Lessons: Learn the game
or brush up on your skills
Marie Forman
Bowling Instructor
The Trailing Leg
Johnson Lanes is sponsoring a Red Pin Bowling Tournament at
5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. This is the first of the new bowling
season, and we want to welcome back returning bowlers and
hopefully meet new bowlers.
This involves three games of bowling and is lots and lots of
fun. The cost is $10 per person, and it is open to all Sun City
West residents and CNP bowlers. Come on out and enjoy a fun
evening.
Bowling leagues are now forming for the
fall/winter 2009-2010 season. We have sev-
eral leagues that have started, and league sec-
retaries are looking for bowlers.
Some of the available leagues include the
following:
Mondays at 11:15, ladies league
Mondays at 8:30 a.m., mixed league
Mondays at 6 p.m., mixed league
Tuesdays at 6 p.m., mixed league
Wednesdays at 2 p.m., mixed league
Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. mixed league
Fridays at 8 p.m., mixed league
If these are not your choice, we have several
others, all days and times. Beginner and ex-
perienced, something for everyone!
Fall/winter leagues are forming now
Red Pin tourney set Oct. 3
Johnson Lanes Manager Donnie James and
his staff did a wonderful job hosting the fourth-
annual PBA Western Region 2009 Pain Center
Arizona Open.
This event has been a successful event for the
bowling center as well as the community.
The event included 96 pros from many states
including California, Ohio, Colorado and
Florida. The winner of the 2009 Pain Center
Open was Jon Brandon of Santa Clarita, Cali-
fornia, who defeated Jim Murtishaw in the
semi-finals.
In the Junior/Senior Pro-Am that was held on
Saturday night with more than 60 participants,
the winners were:
13-20 age group: first, Anthony Benicki; and
second, Mikela Hige-Peeples.
21-54 age group: men first, Tony Rubi; and
second, Gary Henle; women first, Suzanne
Evans, and second, Jan Warren.
Senior division: men first, John McNee,
and second, Marty Bell; women first, Barbara
Rubi, and second, Helen Onni.
Jan Warren, John McNee, Marty Bell and
Helen Onni are all Sun City West residents.
Congratulations to all!
Johnson Lanes would also like to thank the
sponsors for this event. In tough economic
times this sponsorship is greatly appreciated.
Johnson Lanes had quite a crowd for our
grand re-opening in August. There were
roughly 650 bowlers participating in the two
games for $1, after which they enjoyed hotdogs,
chips and a soda.
We also offered a raffle of various items for
the bowlers. Winners included: Harold Kuhn,
Dorothy Back, Dale Maron, Rita Kenna, and,
for the $50 gift certificate, John Boucher of Sun
City West.
The day was fun and everyone seemed to have
a great time. There were also lots of oohs and
aahs as visitors saw the Pavilions renovations
for the first time.
We appreciate all the positive comments and
look forward to a good year of activities.
Community enjoys PBA, reopening
BASCW welcomes Hall of Famers
October brings us to the time
of recognizing our Hall of
Fame inductees: Marty Bell
and Dave Krauter for profi-
ciency, and Dena Martin for
meritorious service.
Please watch for more infor-
mation posted in the bulletin
board glass case outside the
restaurant sliding doors, about
the purchase of tickets for the
Hall of Fame Ceremony at
3:30, followed by a dinner and
bowling at 5:30 on Oct. 24.
No Tap for the month will be
Oct. 10 and 24.
Next month we will hold our
elections for the 2010 Board of
Directors. Nominations for
board members will end on
Oct. 27.
November Schedule: No
Tap will be on Nov. 7 and 21.
During November it will be
time for individuals to come
Martin Bell Dave Krauter Dena Martin
forward and be nominated to
run for a seat on the board. The
2009 Board elections will be
Nov. 16-23. We need individu-
als in place on our board to
keep our bowling club events
running for another year.
Please speak to any current
board member if you have
questions.
December Schedule: A gen-
eral membership meeting will
be held this month at 4 p.m.
Dec. 19 in the Lecture Hall. No
Tap will be on Dec. 5, 19 and
31. (New Years Eve bowling
will begin at 8 p.m. and break-
fast served after No Tap).
Membership in the Bowling
Association Club is open to all
Sun City West residents who
are in good standing with the
Rec Centers.
For more club information,
call Glenn Compton, 623-975-
6373, or check the web site,
www.scwclubs.com, and click
on Bowling Association.
Hundreds attend
grand reopening
Arts & Crafts
Sun West Art, Kathleen
Perry: 544-3245
Basketeers, Dorothy
Barnes: 544-3154
Calligraphy, Judy Ross:
584-8698
Ceramics West, Wesley
Warren: 975-0414
Clay Club, Doris Miller:
293-1657
Copper Cookers, Helen
Skaggs: 214-6097
Johnson Lapidary,
Jude Foster: 544-8806
SCW Beaders, Mary
Hester: 584-1012 (through
May); Rose Anthony (June-
Sept.): 878-6900
Leather Carvers,
Arthur Truesdell Sr.: 546-
2963.
Mac-Cro-Knit, Sally
Gallardo: 546-9140
Metal Club, George
Wildridge: 546-6904.
Encore Needle & Craft,
Mary Falzone: 214-5633
Photography West,
Harald Johnsen: 215-3355
Porcelain Painters,
Constance Irmer: 214-0320
Palo Verde Patchers,
Gayle LeGrand: 546-3360
Rosemaling-European
Folk Art, LaVonne Braaten:
214-5977
Rip n Sew, Sherry
Dorner: 546-4644
Creative Silk Flowers,
Rosemarie Read: 214-9712
Toy-Ki Silvercraft, Dar-
lene Phillips: 537-5411
Stained Glass Crafters,
William Bud Armstrong:
546-8547.
Creative Stitchers, Bar-
bara Bentsen: 975-0316
Tole Artists, Sharon
McAndrews: 544-2837
Weavers West Guild,
Janet Crane: 546-1760
Woodworking,
Michael Bell: 975-2691
Cards & Games
Kiva West Duplicate
Bridge, Richard Starbuck:
680-0926
Saturday Ladies Con-
tract Bridge, Carolyn Robi-
son: 214-7858
Tuesday Contract
Bridge, William Drury:
933-4975
One Partner Bridge,
George Nelson: 915-9905
SCW Bunco, Viv Hen-
nessey: 556-4818
Canasta West, Arlene
Rozmus: 546-3803
Five-Hundred Card, Al
& Dottie Merrill: 584-6689
Cribbage, Nicole Do-
nati: 328-5697
Saturday Night
Gamesters, John Jack
Wetherbie: 547-6263
Euchre Card Club,
Mary Tackett:556-1253
Mah Jongg, Eva
Tiberio: 584-3350
Pan Card Club, Martha
Windecker: 556-9834
Pinochle, David Crane:
584-6695
Sheepshead, Karen
Horsley: 584-2700
Club 52 Card Club,
Raymond Potocki: 584-
8411
Dance
Country Western,
James Cochran: 544-4208
Hillcrest Ballroom, Joe
Oliver: 214-6801
International Social
Dance, Anna Besmer: 214-
0875
Latin Ballroom, Bar-
bara Coupe: 544-0805
Line Dancers, Javis
Vice: 584-6970
Westerners Square
Dance, Richard Howden:
322-5201
Health &
Fitness
Arthritis Club, Sharron
G. Nelson: 972-4735
Energetic Exercise,
Ernie Dern: 546-2032
Fitness Club, Alvin An-
drus: 546-9648
Handi-Capables, Dick
Sheets: 975-0715
Water Fitness, Lorree
Parrella: 544-3407
Yoga, Judy Archer: 217-
2889
Hobbies &
Travel
Agriculture, Steve
Byrd: 214-7317
Coin & Stamp, Fred
Bubeheimer: 544-0871
Computers West, Jim
Healy: 584-6899; Frank
Treibel: 214-9734
Garden Club, Arlene
Macy: 214-7823
Model Railroad, Bob
Rose: 826-3448
Recreational Vehicle,
Ray Caldwell: 214-1331
Rockhounds West, Bill
Blakley: 584-7992
Investment Club, Kevin
Foley: 975-4155
Music &
Performance
Dancing Arts, Helen
Onni: 584-6222
Westernaires Chorus,
Lee Puro; 544-5868
Karaoke, Thomas Har-
rigan: 975-5582
Musicians Club, Mary
Lee: 584-0308
Organ & Keyboard,
Flora Rutledge: 975-0023
Rhythm Tappers, Lu
Gay: 584-0094
Stardust Theatre
Council, Hal Lind: 546-
6385
Theatre West, Al Lom-
bardos: 546-3689
Social
Baby Boomers,
scwbabyboomers
@gmail.com
Canine Companions,
Don Gerboth: 546-4093
Sunshine Animal Club,
Robert Stebbins: 544-2356
Club Espaol, Don
Monroe: 547-7534
Friends of the Library,
JoAnn Dauer: 214-9170.
Mens Club, Dennis
Lake: 640-2530
Singles Club, Tiny
Phillips: 466-0151
Womens Social Club,
Mary Reilly: 546-9851
Sports - Golf
Golf Council SCW, Dick
Donohoe: 214-6144
Deer Valley Men, Don
Berge: 214-1650
Deer Valley Women,
Marilyn Fagot: 214-1601
Desert Trails Men,
Jerry Kinane: 214-5752
Desert Trails Women,
Jan Landis: 214-8904
Echo Mesa Men, Jack
Sautter: 214-8561
Echo Mesa Women,
Lorraine Saari: 556-4071
Grandview Men, Don
Oblander: 584-8281
Grandview Women,
Gretchen Novak: 584-6798
Lady Putters SCW,
Myrna Thielmann: 584-
6887
Pebblebrook Men,
Larry Pfent: 340-3347
Pebblebrook
Ladies, Sarah Baird:
546-2854
Mens Putting, Larry
McAlpin: 214-2908
Pebblebrook Ladies
Niners, Glenndine Thomas:
214-3343
Stardust Men, Lee
Reynolds: 584-1551
Stardust Women, Joye
Kohl: 556-1746.
Stardust Women Nin-
ers, Sandra Matschke: 544-
9641
Trail Ridge Men, John
Pike: 556-8214
Trail Ridge Women,
Bonnie Kehoe: 546-9807
Sports
Crestview Bike Riders,
Faye Fray: 214-5267
Pickleball, Larry Mas-
teller: 584-6619
Mis-Cues Ladies Bil-
liards, Judy Malm: 556-
1528
SCW Bocce, Ed Stro-
ming: 546-5646
Tennis, Mal Jacobson:
546-1145
Bowlers Association,
Glenn Compton: 975-6373
Horseshoe, Louis Kell-
ner: 214-3903
Johnson Lawn Bowls,
Wanda Penrod: 214-6958
Mini-Golfers, Vernon
Irby: 975-1118
Racquet Club, James
Hess: 546-6903
Platform Tennis, Ron
Gliot: 584-7838
Racquetball/
Handball, Cliff Philpott:
214-2314
Shuffleboard, Russ
Rutz: 975-3122
SCW Softball, Rich
McAndrews: 544-2837
Sportsmens, Earl Fray:
214-5267
Table Tennis, Don
Scheidt: 556-1065
Chartered Clubs leader-
ship is subject to change.
The list will be updated as
necessary. Call 544-6031.
MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER:
623-544-6000
RH JOHNSON REC CENTER:
544-6105
Swimming Pool: 544-6106
Tennis Reservations: 544-6151
Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Wii,
Arcade, Racquetball, Bocce:
544-6108
Ceramics: 546-0975
Lapidary: 584-8952
Lawn Bowls: 584-0617 or 544-6147
Mens Club; 544-6150
Metal Club: 584-0150
Model Railroad: 544-6148
Rip N Sew: 546-4050
Silvercraft: 584-8153
VILLAGE STORE: 544-6135
(located at R.H. Johnson
Rec Center)
RH JOHNSON LIBRARY:
544-6130
SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling):
544-6140
Strike Zone Eatery: 544-6116
BEARDSLEY REC CENTER:
544-6524
Pool/Mini Golf: 544-6525
Bridge Club: 544-6529
Clay Club: 544-6530
Copper Cookers: 544-6532
Photography: 544-6520, 544-6521
KUENTZ REC CENTER:
544-6580
Swimming Pool/Fitness:
544-6561
Softball: 544-6157, 544-6158
Stardust: 584-7025
Weavers: 214-8508
Womens Social: 546-4236
Woodworking: 546-4722
PALM RIDGE REC CENTER:
544-6580
Swimming Pool/Fitness:
544-6581
Computers West: 214-1546
Stained Glass: 544-6586
GOLF OPERATIONS: 544-6037
Tee Time Confirmation:
544-6044
Tee Time Reservations:
www.cgsteetimes.com
Course Conditions: 544-6175
DEER VALLEY: 544-6016
DESERT TRAILS: 544-6017
ECHO MESA: 544-6014
GRANDVIEW: 544-6013
Crooked Putter: 544-6090
PEBBLEBROOK: 544-6010
STARDUST: 544-6012
TRAIL RIDGE: 544-6015
ADMINISTRATION
General Manager: 544-6110
Human Resources: 544-6123
Member Services: 544-6100
Rec Center News: 544-6027
Website: 544-6133
Recreation Manager: 544-6114
Tours & Scheduling: 544-6129
Box Office: 544-6032
Phone Numbers
Club Contacts
623-544-6100 PAGE 14 OCTOBER 2009
Fitness Tips for Seniors
Daily Fitness staff members are
providing free monthly fitness lec-
tures for Sun City West residents.
Lectures are held in the Acacia Room
at the Palm Ridge Rec Center at 6:30
p.m. the second Monday of each
month. Topics for the Fall Lecture
Series are as follows:
Oct. 12: Changing Body Compo-
sition by Jane Fortier, NESTA certi-
fied lifestyle and weight
management specialist. Jane will talk
about metabolism, lean weight
versus fat weight, and the impor-
tance of food and exercise in achiev-
ing a healthy body composition.
Nov. 9 Developing a Good Exer-
cise Program by Colleen Daily, ath-
letic trainer and Daily Fitness owner.
Colleen will explain the three impor-
tant parts of a comprehensive exer-
cise program and the role each plays
in maintaining overall fitness and
quality of life.
All lectures are free and presented
by Daily Fitness for Sun City West
residents. Information: 623-256-
7901.
Free fitness lectures offered
Fitness equipment demonstrations scheduled
As a service to Sun City West residents, Daily Fitness will present group equip-
ment demonstrations monthly at each of the Rec Centers fitness centers. These
presentations are appropriate for individuals new to the community or new to using
a fitness center. Exercise professionals will provide a half-hour tour of the facil-
ity, demonstrating basic usage of various machines. The upcoming schedule is as
follows:
At age 97, Fred Hafner of Sun City
West has taken up a new interest
working out! On Tuesdays and
Thursdays, he heads over to the
Beardsley Fitness Center to exercise
with personal trainer Colleen Daily.
At my age, I could be sitting in a re-
cliner deteriorating, quips Fred. In-
stead, Im busy building strength and
stamina. My program with Daily Fit-
ness has made all the difference in
the world. I have a better appetite
and attitude; my balance and
strength has improved; and I have a
new zest for life. Working out with a
pretty gal like Colleen keeps me en-
ergized!
Fred Hafners exercise program is
tailored to fit his needs and medical
issues. It focuses on building muscle
tissue, improving cardiovascular
strength, and increasing flexibility
all things Fred needs for functional fit-
ness. Colleen monitors all of Freds
exercises to be sure each is done
safely and correctly. A good exercise
program can improve anyones fit-
ness and strength level, regardless of
age. To learn more about Daily Fit-
ness services, call 623-256-7901 or
visit www.DailyFitnessLLC.com.
Palm Ridge Tuesday, Oct. 6 11:30 a.m.
Beardsley Tuesday, Oct. 13 5 and 6 p.m.
Kuentz Tuesday, Oct. 13 4:30 p.m.
R.H. Johnson Tuesday, Oct. 27 4:30 p.m.
Golfers: Did you know that if you buy an annual golf card in Sun City West, you are entitled
to a refund if you injure yourself or become ill or in any other way cannot use the card for an
extended period?
The refunds on annual and Kachina cards are pro-rated based on how many rounds you played
after obtaining the card. Those rounds are multiplied by the regular daily resident rate (or that
rate less any Kachina daily fee you paid). The difference is what you will be given in a refund.
If you have any questions about our golf card refund policy, please call Member Services at
623-544-6100 and they can answer them for you.
ANNUAL GOLF CARD POLICY
The second-annual Rally for the Cure Tournament is scheduled
for Oct. 10 at Desert Trails and Deer Valley golf courses.
There will be morning and afternoon shotgun starts at both
courses on the day of play. You may select which time you wish
to play and, also, which course.
In 2008, we had 470+ players and raised in excess of $26,000
for Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.
For further information or questions, contact Jean Serr at 214-
1501, or Karen Hunter at 544-6986.
Rally for the Cure Oct. 10
8 am-3 pm Saturday, Nov. 7, RH Johnson Complex
RH Johnson & Meeker Boulevards, Sun City West
Metal Work
Fine Arts
Crafts
Holiday Decor
Childrens Toys
Womens Wear & Accessories
Woodworking
Jewelry
Beading
Photography
Dont miss the biggest, finest, most diverse
Arts & Crafts Fair on this side of town.!
Thousands of one-of-a-kind items are featured in this annual
extravaganza. Concessions available including beverages, hot dogs,
brats, chips, cookies, ice cream and an array of other selections.
The giant sale spreads throughout the R.H. Johnson Campus, including
the Arts and Crafts Courtyard, the Social Hall and the Village Store, all
located at 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Parking and admission are free.
The vendors, all of whom are Sun City West chartered club members,
accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card.
Baskets
Ceramics
Pottery
Silk Flowers
Leather
Paintings
Quilts
Knitting & Crochet
Copper Enamel
Weaving
Sunday, Oct. 4
Our free Concert in the Park
series kicks off with Tangled
Strings at 7 p.m. in Beardsley
Park. Concessions will be
available for purchase. Bring a
blanket or chair to sit on.
Wednesday &
Thursday, Oct. 7-8
Chartered Club Semi-Annual
Officers Meeting from 6 to
7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, or 8 to 9:30
a.m. Oct. 8. Attendance is
mandatory for club officers.
Well go over rules, procedure
changes, etc. Call 623-544-
6031.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Free Concert in the Park fea-
turing the Desert City Six be-
gins 7 p.m. at Beardsley Park.
Concessions will be available
for sale. Bring a comfortable
chair or blanket to sit on, and
enjoy a beautiful fall evening.
Thursday, Oct. 15
Newcomers Orientation and
Coffee begins 9 a.m. in the So-
cial Hall. Stop by for refresh-
ments and listen to an
information-packed overview
of all the Rec Centers has to
offer, from the golf courses and
recreation centers, to the many
chartered clubs and special
events.
Sunday, Oct. 18
Free Concert in the Park fea-
turing the Roadrunners at 7
p.m. in Beardsley Park. Our
concession stands will be open
serving lots of goodies like
brats, hot dogs and beverages,
so arrive early and have dinner
with us. Bring a chair or blan-
ket to sit on during the show.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
The Phoenix Metropolitan
Opera performs an Opera Pre-
view of its 2009-2010 season
at 7 p.m. in Palm Ridge.
The program will be divided
in two, with the first half pre-
viewing Bizets Carmen, and
the second half Puccinis
Madama Butterfly. Each half
will be approximately 40 min-
utes with an intermission be-
tween them.
Reserved seating tickets are
$20, and available at the Sun
City West Box Office, open be-
tween 8 and 11:30 a.m. week-
days in the R.H. Johnson
Administrative Offices. Tick-
ets at the door are $22.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Our Sun City West Garage
Sale kicks off bright and early
at 7 a.m. in the R.H. Johnson
parking lot. The sale continues
through 11 a.m.
Vendors may rent a space for
$15 by visiting the Sun City
West Box Office beginning
Sept. 1. The Box Office is open
between 8 and 11:30 a.m.
weekdays. For information
only, call 623-544-6032.
Please note: No items made in
the chartered club craft rooms
can be sold at this event.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Free Concert in the Park with
the Desert Winds Steel Drum
Band begins 7 p.m. in Beards-
ley Park. Our concession
stands will be open serving
brats, hot dogs, beverages and
more, so arrive early and have
dinner with us. Bring a chair or
blanket to sit on during the
show.
Friday, Oct. 30
Our fun annual Halloween
Dance featuring the 8-Tracks
starts 7 p.m. in Palm Ridge.
Wear a costume maybe win a
prize! Tickets are $8.50 in ad-
vance for residents and $10 for
non-residents. Tickets at the
door are $12.
Sunday, Nov. 1
Concert in the Park: Adven-
tures in Parrotdise: Jimmy
Buffett Tribute at 7 p.m. in
Beardsley Park. Concession
stands will be open. Tickets are
$10 for residents; $11 for non-
residents; and $12 at the door.
Oct. 1
THE MASK OF ZORRO
An aging Zorro
passes the mantle
of public protector
to a younger man,
whos reluctant at
first but soon rel-
ishes his secret
identity with cape
and sword. Exqui-
site, exciting, with great swordplay and
horse action. Antonio Banderas, An-
thony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones.
(C) (1998) (2H-16M) (PG-13). (Never
shown in SCW before).
Oct. 8
SEND ME NO
FLOWERS
Hopeless hypochon-
driac overhears another
patients terminal diag-
nosis and assumes it is
his. Convinced he has a
short time to live, he
sets out to find a suitable husband for his
wife. A hilarious classic comedy. Doris
Day, Rock Hudson, Tony Randall, Paul
Lynde. (C) (1964) (1H-40M) (NR).
(Never shown in SCW before).
Oct. 15
SOME CAME RUNNING
This film is
an excellent
small town
mel odr ama.
There are lots
of characters
and the acting
is quite good.
The story is
about a man
torn between
freedom and
respectability,
a man who
cant or wont fulfill his artistic prom-
ise. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Shirley
MacLaine. (C) (1958) (2H-16M) (NR).
Oct. 22
UNCONQUERED
A good old-
fashioned way of
making movies
out of good old-
fashioned stuff
has never been
manifested in a
better way than
in this lavish pic-
ture all done in
beautiful Techni-
color. Our hero is a Virginia military
captain who rescues a saucy young girl
who has been falsely been accused of
theft during the 1760s. Gary Cooper,
Paulette Goddard, Boris Karloff, Lloyd
Bridges. (C) (1947) (1H-26M) (NR).
Oct. 29
A DATE WITH JUDY
Musi-comedy of two teenagers in-
volved in family shenanigans, especially
when they both fall for the same guy.
One of the girls
even suspects that
her father is hav-
ing an affair with
a rumba teacher.
This is a wonder-
ful, light-hearted,
entertaining film.
You dont want to
miss it. Its guar-
anteed to leave a
smile on your face. Jane Powell, Eliza-
beth Taylor, Robert Stack, Wallace
Berry, Carmen Miranda, Xavier Cugat
and his Orchestra (C) (1948) (1h-13m)
(NR). (Never shown in SCW before).
Stardust Theatre
Located at Kuentz Recreation Center at
R. H. Johnson and Stardust Boulevards.
Donation: $2 per person. Doors open at
6 p.m. Showtime is at 7. Sponsored by
the Friends of the R.H. Johnson Library.
(All movies are shown in the digital DVD
format.) Hearing assisted devices now
available for your use.
Thursday Nite Movies
Events
Remember when it was time for you to give your children the talk
(the sex talk)? Well, it is now time for us to have the talk for our-
selves. Most of us are not current on sexual information. For in-
stance, do you know which sexually transmitted disease is epidemic
in Maricopa County? According to the Maricopa County Health De-
partment, the answer is syphilis, or what used to be referred to as
Cupids disease.
The Sun City West Singles Club is sponsoring this important talk
featuring a speaker from the Maricopa County Department of Health
Services. We will also be offering free and anonymous testing during
this event at 1 p.m. Oct. 14 in Palm Ridge Recreation Center, Sum-
mit Hall A.
If you have any questions, call Tiny Phillips at 623-466-0151.
Hey Seniors: Its time for The Talk
RCSCW swine flu plan in place
If you dont know what H1N1 is, you havent been watching
the news. With so much coming out about the flu season and the
potential for many cases of swine flu on top of regular flu this
season, the Rec Centers wants to assure our residents that we
have a pandemic plan in place. It was developed a few years ago
and is updated periodically as needed; we keep apprised of the
latest news and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control,
the Arizona Department of Health Services, the Department of
Health and Human Services, the Department of Homeland Se-
curity, and other sources.
Our plan outlines what we as a business will do to keep our
employees and the Association safe in the event of a pandemic.
As you probably already know, because Sun City West is unin-
corporated, Maricopa County and the Sun City West Fire Dis-
trict are the ones you as residents would turn to for guidance if
there is a pandemic. The Rec Centers is committed to providing
information and educational materials to residents, but we are not
the agency to turn to locally in the event of a pandemic. We will
of course work with county and fire officials to help with an
emergency response if we are asked to do so and are able to ac-
commodate the request.
As part of our educational effort, we will send periodic updates,
links and information through this e-news, and on our website,
www.rcscw.com (look for the Press Room: Swine Flu Prepared-
ness link). Encourage your friends to sign up for this e-news or
bookmark our website if theyre interested in receiving this in-
formation.
Stop by Tours and Scheduling in the R.H.
Johnson Rec Center between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
weekdays for details on these upcoming trips:
ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA
W-S, O. 7-10
The internatonally acclaimed Albuquerque
Balloon Fiestas includes a variety of events,
including the Dawn Patrol, Special Shape
Rodeo, Flying Competton and Prize Grab,
Special Shape Glowdeo, the AferGlow and
Fireworks Display. Well stay at the beautful
Embassy Suites Hotel and Spa, and enjoy a
brief city tour of Albuquerque, including Old
Town. The trip also includes a stop in Santa Fe
to experience unique art galleries, restaurants,
boutques, history and culture. Cost is $650
per person double occupancy and $999 per
person single occupancy.
FLAGSTAFF & OKTOBERFEST AT
MATTERHORN GRILL
W-T, O. 14-15
Fall in Flagsta means changing leaves on
a spectacular chrome-color backdrop. The
average high evening temperature is in
the mid 50s to 60s. The rst snowfall of the
year generally descends about Dec. 1. We
will stop in Cotonwood to enjoy a tour of
the Clemenceau Heritage Museum, which
includes and entre room dedicated to the
Verde Valley train. Well then stop at Mormon
Lake Lodge for lunch, and see Arizonas largest
natural lake located in the tall pine country of
Northern Arizona. The lodge was built in 1924
during the heydays of ranching and logging.
Make sure you wander around and visit the
Zane Grey Museum collecton and the 1800s
style saloon. Upon arrival in Flagsta, we will
go directly to the Radisson Hotel for check-in.
There will be tme to stop at Arizonas rst and
only hand-crafed distllery prior to dinner at
the Materhorn. The next-days tour includes
Snowbowl, Williams, ChinoValley andPrescot.
Cost is $240 per person, double occupancy;
and $295 per person single occupancy.
CATALINA ISLAND, BEVERLY HILLS CATALINA ISLAND, BEVERLY HILLS
& RODEO DRIVE
T-S, O. 29-31
Sit back and relax while we introduce you to
Avalon, Californias island-resort city. This is
a great way to get away from it all and enjoy
seeing some sites in and around California. We
will take an express boat to Catalina Island,
where we will have a guided tour. It is rich
in history and home to the Wrigley Mansion
estate, former home of the Chicago Cubs
baseball training facilites, and the famous
Avalon Ballroom, now a casino. Other sites to
be visited include Marina del Rey, Beverly Hills,
Rodeo Drive and the Walk of Fame. Cost is
$499 per person double occupancy, and $690
per person single occupancy.
DOLLY STEAMBOAT SUNSET DINNER CRUISE
T, N. 5
Come with us for this picturesque 2 hour
sunset dinner cruise about the Dolly Steamboat,
while viewing the wonderful scenery along
the Junior Grand Canyon. Dinner will include
both steak and chicken, vegetables, baked
potato, baked rolls and your choice of iced tea,
coee or lemonade. Dessert will be freshly
baked apple pie. Cost is $99 per person.
ROCKY POINT
T-T, N. 10-12
Join the fun south of the border in beautful
Rocky Point, Mexico. It is located on the Sea
of Cortez, just 66 miles from the U.S. border.
Many Americans frequent this coastal town
to enjoy the beaches, gorgeous sunsets and
fresh ocean breeze. Well stay three days and
two nights at the Penasco del Sol Hotel. Cost is
$269 per person double occupancy, and $369
per person single occupancy.
PHANTOMOF THE OPERA
T, N 10
Producton of Andrew Lloyd Webbers
Phantom of the Opera celebrated its 15th
anniversary and is stll going strong. We have
great seats at the Gammage Auditorium for
this excitng producton. The Phantom of the
Opera, who has been facially deformed, is a
genius composure, musician and magician.
The music is spectacular and this is one musical
you dont want to miss. Our seats are in the
Orchestra Secton/Rows 11-14 and tckets are
limited. Cost is $125 per person and includes:
transportaton, show tckets, professional
guide, gratuity and snacks and water.
DINNER AT ORGAN STOP PIZZA
AND SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
F, N. 20
See the spectacular Wurlitzer organ at Organ
Stop Pizza restaurant in Mesa, where well
enjoy dinner. Then its on to the Hale Theatre
where well see Seven Brides for Seven
Brothers, a boisterous, fun and romantc play
that harkens back to the glory days of the
MGM movie musical. The play tells the story of
Millie, a young bride living in the 1850s Oregon
wilderness whose plan to civilize and marry o
her six rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the
success of her own marriage backres when
the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six
women from a neighboring town to be their
brides. Cost is $78 per person.
DONNIE & MARIE IN VEGAS
W-S, N. 25-28
Well stay at the Golden Nugget Hotel, where
the Fremont Street Experience is just steps
from the lobby door. Youre also just minutes
from the Mono Rail if you want to go to the
Strip. Our tckets for the Donnie and Marie
show are excellent.
This excursion includes an optonal Titanic
Artfact Exhibit side trip. Tickets are $530
per person double occupancy, and $658 per
ALGODONES, MEXICO ALGODONES, MEXICO
T, D. 1
Join us for a fun trip to Algodones, where
you will have four hours to spend bargaining,
shopping or just enjoying the dierent culture.
We have plenty of room in our coachs luggage
bays to bring home your purchases. There are
several nice restaurants in Algodones where
you can enjoy lunch as well. Well stop at a fast
food restaurant in Gila Bend in the morning,
arrive at the border about 11:30 a.m. Well
park on the U.S. side and you will walk about
100 yards across the border. You must have a
valid passport. Cost is $60 per person.
BOTANICAL GARDENS AND LUMINARIES
T, D. 3
Experience the warm, beautful traditon of
Las Noches de Las Luminaries, which will light
the way and cast a magical glow upon the
gardens trail during the holiday season. These
thousands of hand-lit luminaries, unique
entertainment and intmate destnatons
evoke the holiday spirit. The trip includes a
buet dinner. Cost is $86 per person.
SAN ANTONIO AND RIVERWALK CHRISTMAS
S-W, D. 6-9
This holiday season, the Riverwalk shines
brighter than ever with thousands of colorful
Christmas lights decoratng the facades.
Take in our own intmate dinner cruise along
the river while youre serenaded by boatng
carolers. Do a litle holiday shopping. Watch
centuries of history come alive. Warm to a
heapin helping of Texas hospitality, and join
us as we tour this romantc, historic area and
experience holiday magic at its best. Youll
also visit the famous Alamo, where Davey
Crocket and his band bravely fought against
Mexico and died for Texas liberty. Cost is $969
per person double occupancy and $1,199 per
person, single occupancy.
ZOOLIGHTS AND MORMON TEMPLE
W, D. 16
The zoo is completely lit up with 600,000
lights in mult-colors, just for the Christmas
holidays. This is a must see. You will want to
dress warmly for this walking tour through the
zoo as the desert evening can be chilly. Afer
Zoolights, well contnue our tour to Mesa to
view the magnicently decorated Mormon
Temple, where well enjoy a 45-minute stop to
view the splendor of their holiday decoratons
and lights. Then, on our return trip, well view
private homes that are lit up. Cost is $50 per
person.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
IN RIVERSIDE, CALIF. IN RIVERSIDE, CALIF.
S-M, D. 19-21
You will be dazzled by the three million
colorful lights draping the historic Riverside
hotel during this 17th Festval of Lights, which
through the years has brought the city natonal
atenton. Even Good Morning America has
broadcasted this event. Youll also enjoy an
elaborate brunch at the hotel, the Nutcracker
Ballet in Riverside, and our docent tour of the
Riverside Metropolitan Museum. Cost is $425
MORMON TEMPLE LIGHTS TOUR & DINNER
M, D. 21
Our rst stop will be at the historic Landmark
Restaurant in Mesa for dinner. The distnctve
gable roofed building that houses the
restaurant began life in 1908 as a Mormon
Church. Large cotonwood trees grew on each
side of the canal, with the branches touching
in the middle. It was a favorite swimming
spot for children in the summer. There are
about 25 stairs to get to the dining room.
(There is a chair lif available for those needing
assistance.) Following dinner, well visit the
Mormon Temple, beautfully lif with more
than 500,000 mult-colored lights just for the
Christmas season. On the way home, well visit
some private homes that are also decorated
for the holidays. Cost is $69 per person.
CHRISTMAS IN SAN DIEGO
W-S, D. 23-26, 2009
Enjoy three nights at the Embassy Suites
by the Bay, dinner at the Edgewater Grill,
breakfast each morning, a Hornblower Harbor
Cruise, lunch on Coronado Island, a Christmas
Day Lawrence Welk show with the musical
Christmas Carol, and much more. The Harbor
Cruise tour is about twohours andrecounts the
richhistory of SanDiegoandfamous sights such
as the Star of India, the Midway, Coronado Bay
Bridge and the bays new California sea lions.
Cost is $769 per person double occupancy, and
$1,069 per person single occupancy.
2010 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES
W-S, D. 30-J. 2
Spectacular sights and sounds await you at the
2010 Tournament of Roses and 121st Annual
Pasadena Rose Parade. Youll enjoy three
nights at the Hilton in Universal City, two full
breakfasts at the hotel, a boxed breakfast,
and one lunch at the J.W. Marriot Lakeview
Restaurant in Palm Springs. Other features
include dinner at Bucca di Beppo, a tour of
the Irwindale Float Barn, and shopping at the
Farmers Market and Universal City Walk. Cost
is $799 per person double occupancy, and
$1,099 per person single occupancy.
VALLEY OF THE SUN TOUR
W, J. 20, 2010
Get to know the Phoenix area there is a lot
to learn. Our tour will include the past and
present of the metropolitan Phoenix area.
Our professional tour guide will make this tour
interestng, entertaining and educatonal. Its
a must do if youve never been on it. Sights
you will see on our trip include Carefree, Old
Town Scotsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, Chase Field
(home of the Diamondbacks), U.S. Airways
Center (home to the Suns), the Federal Court
House, Arizona Center and the State Capital.
Cost is $40 per person.
TUCSON
W-F, J. 27-29, 2010
Visit beautful, natural Tucson with stops at
the DeGrazia Gallery, Sabino Canyon, Sonora
Desert Museum, San Xavier Mission del Bac,
Tubac, the Pima Air and Space Museum and
more. Youll enjoy accommodatons at the
Radisson Suites. Cost is $399 per person
double occupancy, and $499 per person single
occupancy.
PALMSPRINGS FOLLIES
T-F, F. 11-12, 2010
Let the good tmes roll in 2010 as the Palm
Springs Follies celebrates its newest show.
Enjoy the greatest good-tme music of the
40s, 50s and 60s from the Big Bans and Swing
to Doo-Wop, Motown and POP. Youll enjoy
accommodatons at the Spa Casino in the
heart of downtown Palm Springs, breakfast
in the Oasis Buet, a docent tour of the Palm
Springs Air Museum and tckets to the always
entertaining extravagant follies. Cost is $289
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AGRICULTURE CLUB
Winter garden. Those words have
a nice ring. Many of us stayed here all
summer. Lou Robinette has his own
nursery, growing most of his winter
crop from seed, saving money and
growing plants not found in local
nurseries.
Strawberry beds are filling in with
runners. If there are pale green leaves
with darker veins caused by iron
chlorosis, cut down on water. I added
some chelated iron to my beds, and it
greened leaves up quickly. Keeping
the beds wet all the time increase the
pill bugs that feed on your fruit, so its
better to water well and turn off water
for a few days before watering again.
Avoid overhead watering as it can put
salt on leaves. Fertilize with ammo-
nium nitrate 33:0:0 in winter, and am-
monium sulphate 21:0:0 in warmer
months. Wash off leaves after fertiliz-
ing to prevent burning. While clean-
ing your beds, pull out plants with
woody centers and the runners will
fill in.
October is the month to plant gar-
lic. Plant some extra around tomatoes
and cole crops to keep pests away.
Fava beans are a favorite Italian bean
and can be planted this month.
The cooler weather brings aphids,
which are ready to attack your cab-
bage. Last year they even were found
on radish and turnip plants. Covering
your plants with row covers will help.
Be sure to check plants regularly for
signs, especially on the back of the
leaves. Use a sharp stream of water
first. If this doesnt work, try Pyola in-
secticidal soap, or Dawn dishwashing
soap in water. Even bleach and rub-
bing alcohol have been used with
some success.
Eggplant, tomatoes and peppers
should be fruiting again with our
cooler nights. Butternut squash should
hang around until frost, if it hasnt
been attacked by squash bugs. If you
store them in a cool place, they will
last a long time in storage. Check out
our website for a wonderful
squash/carrot soup recipe.
Here are some tips: Cilantro and
parsley grow well in winter. Covering
small seeds with a strip of burlap until
they sprout will keep soil from drying
out. The lower leaves of lettuce can
rot if the plants are close together.
Add a layer of sand around lettuce
when plants are young. Snip herbs
when they are about six inches for
kitchen use. Have a garden cart? Sow
seeds in it. Pull it out during the day
and in the garage at night. Plant basil
near tomatoes to keep pests away.
Garlic will repel cabbage loopers.
Alyssum attracts predatory insects
that feed on aphids. Rotate your crops
whenever possible to prevent disease.
If you plant the same crops in the
same place every year, pests and dis-
eases associated with them will linger
in the soil. These tips are from organic
gardening.
Our winter gardeners are back, and
busy planting. If youd like to join us,
the work is hard but the benefits are
many: good exercise, pesticide-free
vegetables, great neighbors and fun in
the sun. Our club sends thousands of
pounds of excess vegetables to the
Westside Food Bank every year. We
have a picnic in April and a Christ-
mas luncheon in December with elec-
tion of officers.
If youd like to help run this club,
see Gary Synder. We need a few good
men or women. Have you taken your
turn yet? Our dues are $5 a year.
Information: 623-584-1465.
ARTHRITIS CLUB
Come join us for warm water exer-
cise at the Beardsley Pool from 8 to
8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays. Members are encouraged
to water walk with us starting at 7:30
a.m.
Dues are $5 yearly. You can join in
October and you wont have to pay
for dues again until January 2011.
Checks only please. Applications are
available at the sign-in table by the
pool. You dont have to have arthritis
to join. It is just good exercise for
everyone.
BASKETEERS
Autumn has arrived and the Baske-
teers are busy welcoming newcomers
and weaving baskets to display (and
sell) at the November Arts and Crafts
Fair. Its a busy and fun time!
Perhaps you are interested in learn-
ing to weave baskets. If so, you are
welcome to join us. We do provide
beginner lessons. We meet in Room 4
at Kuentz Rec Center on Mondays
and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
and on Thursday evenings from 6 to
9 p.m. On Tuesday mornings we meet
in Room 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Dont
forget to bring your Sun City West rec
card. We look forward to seeing you!
Information: 623-544-7232 or 623-
544-6291.
BOOMERS OF SCW
The Boomers Club is a social club
that provides opportunities for
boomers in Sun City West to get to-
gether. This chartered club has over
300 members. Visit scwbaby-
boomers.com to find out about mem-
bership and future events.
Events are open to all paid club
members. A membership application
is available online, and yearly dues
are $5 for singles and $10 for couples.
scwbabyboomers@gmail.com.
BOCCE
No, it is not an earthquake. It is the
hundreds of feet hitting the ground
and heading to the bocce courts on
Oct. 5, the first day of the 2009-2010
season.
Our captains meeting is from 9 to
11 a.m. Oct 3 in the Lecture Hall.
Captains, please attend this important
meeting your teams are counting on
you.
Definition: A weed is an unwanted
plant or a weed is a plant out of
place. What do you think?
Your club needs you to volunteer
for one of the many activities that are
needed each year; they are numerous.
Just submit your name and phone
number on a note in our mailbox at
the monitors station or contact one of
your officers by phone or note. You
will be given an assignment worthy of
your talents. We do need your help
and ideas. Please, contact your club.
You cant build a reputation on
what you are going to do, said Henry
Ford.
Our famous sandwich boards (A-
frame) will be up and posting our first
half of the season events, plus our bul-
letin boards will have current infor-
mation plus pictures. Give them a
look.
Would you believe that we still
have a few openings for new mem-
bers? Come get your free bocce les-
sons; just sign up at the monitors
stations.
A smile is a curve that sets every-
thing straight, said Phyllis Diller.
Until next time, kiss the pallino.
Information: 623-546-1632 or 623-
546-5646.
BOWLING
The Bowling Association of Sun
City West was established to further
residents enjoyment in bowling. We
sponsor several events throughout the
year for your pleasure. We sponsor 9
Pin No-Tap bowling every other Sat-
urday night (next dates are Oct. 10
and Oct. 24), a Hall of Fame Dinner
in October, an Over-Average Tourna-
ment in March and Red Pin bowling
on Tuesdays during the summer
months. Membership fee for the club
is $5 per person, per year, and is open
to all SCW rec card holders in good
standing. Membership applications
may be obtained at the Johnson Lanes
monitors desk.
CALLIGRAPHY WEST
The Calligraphy West Club had a
busy summer with fun activities and
learning opportunities each week, and
is now back into the full swing of
things. We are eagerly anticipating the
return of our snowbird members and
the start of our new calligraphy
classes.
We currently have two classes
scheduled in room 5 at Kuentz Rec
Center. The first is from 9 to 11 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 19, for four weeks and
is entitled Legende (a new one for
us) taught by Lee Kreiling of Sun
City; cost is $40 for the four sessions.
The second class is Introduction to
Calligraphy and will be from 9 to 11
a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. It is taught by
our talented member, Char Cash; the
cost is also $40 for the four sessions.
For information on registering for ei-
ther class, call Char at 623-266-1361.
We continue new and exciting
workshops Mondays beginning at 1
p.m. in Room 5 at Kuentz Rec Cen-
ter. These are open to any Sun City
West rec card holder. These work-
shops are generally focused on card
making and other paper arts crafts. We
also work on the final preparation for
our club projects for the Saturday,
Nov. 7, Arts and Crafts Fair. We will
also be working on outreach tray fa-
vors for Grandview Care Center dur-
ing the fall.
Our general meeting will begin 1
p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. We will catch
up on our business. We always have
great refreshments and a good pro-
gram. We often have special work-
shops on the second and fourth
Fridays and some Saturdays, so check
out our website at
www.scwclubs.com, and click Callig-
raphy for the latest information. You
can also stop in Room 5 at Kuentz
when we meet, and pick up our latest
calendar schedule. We love to have
visitors.
For more information, call Judy at
584-8698.
We do love our socials. Dessert in
the Desert is the theme of our club
picnic at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12
in Ramadas 1 and 2 at Beardsley Park.
Sub sandwiches, salad, chips and bev-
erages will be served, and members
will furnish the dessert; we know that
will be our favorite part of the picnic!
Games will be played, and prizes are
already wrapped and waiting for the
winners!
Do you have a ton of pictures and
items you would love to put into a
scrapbook but arent sure how? We
have a Scrapbooking Group which
meets 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and third Fri-
days (Oct. 2 and 16) in Room 5 at
Kuentz Rec Center. There are talented
and experienced scrapbookers to give
you ideas and assistance at each ses-
sion. We will have a special workshop
from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12.
Just check our website, www.scw-
clubs.com, and click Calligraphy for
additional details. For further infor-
mation on scrapbooking, contact Char
at 623-584-6457.
CERAMICS WEST
Ceramics West will hold its general
meeting 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in
Palm Ridge Rec Center. The meeting
will be followed by a Welcome Back
Luncheon catered by the Crooked
Putter. Please stop in the club to sign
up for this event.
Annette Parsons will be teaching
the beginners classes to be held on
Fridays during the month starting Oct.
2 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Nancy Stallings will hold the
Anything Workshop on Wednesday.
Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spi-
raling is the class that Kathy Rim-
linger will be teaching on Thursday,
Oct. 22, starting at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, Annette Parsons
will hold a Pansy Plate class begin-
ning at 8 a.m.
CLAY CLUB
In honor of World Food Day, the
Arizona Clay Association annually
raises money to help feed the hungry
by making and selling handcrafted
bowls. A hundred percent of all the
proceeds from this event go to Waste
Not Want Not, which collects excess
perishable food from local restau-
rants, resorts, caterers, and various
food purveyors. This food is delivered
to more than 80 recipient organiza-
tions that feed the hungry in the
Phoenix area. For more information
visit Waste Not Want Not at
www.wastenotaz.org.
The Clay Club has drafted over 550
bowls for the Waste Not Want Not
program this year. We have also con-
tributed 50 art pieces that will be sold
separately. Thanks to our many pot-
ters who diligently made bowls every
week. Also a big thank you to Diane
Siddy for overseeing this project. The
empty Bowls Event will again be held
this year at the Arizona Center in
Phoenix on Oct. 16. Please come and
buy some bowls to support this wor-
thy cause.
The Fall Arts and Craft Fair will be
held Saturday, Nov. 7, at the R.H.
Johnson Rec Center. We look forward
to seeing you.
CLUB 52
If you enjoy playing Texas Hold
Em Poker, come and join us from
5:30 to 9:45 p.m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays, with free pizza on the first
Tuesday of the month.
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How to submit news:
The deadline for Club Corner sub-
missions is noon the first Friday of
each month for the following months
publication. DEADLINE FOR NO-
VEMBERS REC CENTER NEWS
IS NOON FRIDAY, OCT. 2. Club
news must be submitted every
month, and should be in writing;
none accepted by telephone. Wed
prefer e-mail to dept9@rcscw.com.
Please, in the subject line, show your
club name plus the month, for exam-
ple: Bocce Jan08 Paper items
should be brought to the receptionist
in the Administration Building.
Club Corner
Dear Club Members,
Were back to our busy sea-
son, which means our Club Cor-
ner is filling up fast. Please help
us make the best use of this
space by keeping your news sub-
missions as short as possible,
and ensure your photos are in-
focus and high quality. Old,
repetitive material and low qual-
ity photos will not run during our
busy season.
In addition, please be cog-
nizant of the monthly deadline.
Your news is always due by
NOON the FIRST FRIDAY OF
EACH MONTH for the next
months publication.
I appreciate your help.
On another note, most of you
probably dont read ALL the club
news like I do. So let me share a
few things that almost all of our
clubs have in common:
Our clubs encourage new-
comers to join their ranks. Its a
great way to meet new friends.
Our clubs need monitors and
officers to keep their clubs run-
ning. Consider lending a hand so
everyone is doing their part.
Most of the clubs offer more
information on their websites
than what we can print here. You
can find most of them listed
under www.scwclubs.com.
Now, get out there and enjoy
your clubs!
... notes from the editor
We meet in Building H (the Mens
Club) on Meeker Boulevard. We also
play from noon to 5 p.m. on the third
Sunday of each month. Ladies and
gentlemen are welcome.
COIN AND STAMP
On Oct. 6, the Coin Section will re-
sume. Its first program will be guest
speaker John Burris of B.J.s Coins.
Johns 25 years knowledge in coins
always makes for an interesting meet-
ing. All you need is a valid rec card
for an hour of informative fun.
On Oct. 13 the Stamp Section will
challenge its stamp members with
Quiz Nite. Ted Gathany, our resi-
dent quiz master, presides over this
popular event. There will be prizes for
all. Be sure to attend. Summer is over
so dust off your albums. Meetings are
held from 7 to 8 p.m. at Kuentz Rec
Center, Room 3.
COMPUTERS WEST
Computers West (CW), located at
the Palm Ridge Recreation Center, is
the parent organization of two user
groups: MacsWest and the PCUG. It
is a social and technology club whose
members share information and expe-
riences about computers and have fun
doing so. Complete information on
CW, PCUG and MacsWest can be
found on our club website,
http://www.computerswest.org.
A monthly newsletter, Random
Access, published by Computers
West, keeps members informed of
current club activities and programs.
Welcome back to those of you who
fled the summer heat for cooler
places. Join us at the Computers West
meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m.
in Summit Room A at Palm Ridge.
Refreshments served at 12:30 p.m.
We need your old cell phones!
Computers West is the official collec-
tion agency for Cell Phones for Sol-
diers. This is an ongoing project. We
have already collected over 2,900 cell
phones. Area residents are encouraged
to drop off their old cell phones at the
CW office at Palm Ridge Rec Center,
PORA, Calligraphy, Dance, Library,
Metal Club, Photography and Stained
Glass.
PC USERS GROUP:
The next PCUG meeting is 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Summit Room A
at Palm Ridge following the Comput-
ers West general meeting. The PCUG
provides instructional programs, in-
cluding hands-on classes, presenta-
tions and discussions to train and
develop members knowledge in the
use of computers, peripheral devices,
and application software.
Windows 7 has many new, exciting
features. Learn what they are and how
to use them from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Mondays in the Palo Verde
Room at Palm Ridge. The book is
available for purchase for just $10.
The second group of eight sessions
will start Nov. 2 and continue through
Dec. 21. Check each weeks topic at
www.pcscw.org. From 8 to 10 a.m.
Mondays, Beginning Windows is pre-
sented in the Palo Verde Room. Dont
miss Open Discussions from 10 a.m.
to noon Thursdays in the Palo Verde
Room. Other groups you may be in-
terested in are Windows Live Mail at
10:30 a.m. Oct. 6 and Karaoke from
4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 14 and 28. Be sure to
check out the Palo Verde Room
schedule (these discussion groups are
free to Computers West members).
The PCUG also offers, free to
members, a help group to work on
computer hardware and software
problems. The help group is at Com-
puters West from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednes-
days at Palm Ridge. You need to sign
in upon arriving at Room A. Check
out the Help Desk on our website to
see what services they provide and
current information on days the serv-
ices are available.
Want hands on training? Be sure to
watch our website for posting of fall
classes so that you can sign up
quickly. Look for sign up binders in
Room A at Palm Ridge. There is a
small fee for these classes. To get
more information on these classes, go
to www.computerswest.org, click on
PCUG, and then go to the PCUG
website. Once there, check out what
is available, especially the Palo Verde
Room and Room B.
Farmtown (on-line game that im-
proves thinking and computer skills)
meets 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tues-
days; Windows Basic meets 10:30
a.m. Mondays and begins a new ses-
sion on Oct. 12; Windows XP-Level
2 has a new class starting on Oct. 7
and meets 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays;
MS Word meets Thursdays and starts
a new session Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. Fill
out the envelopes in the binders in
Room A to sign up for these classes.
You must be a member of Computers
West to take these classes.
The Flight Simulator group meets
on the second and fourth Wednesdays
(Oct. 14 and 28) of every month at
10:30 a.m. in the Palo Verde Room.
The group shares a common interest
in aviation. No sign-up fee is re-
quired; just walk in. You must be a
member of Computers West to join.
MACSWEST
MacsWest meets 1 p.m. Tuesdays
and Fridays in the Palo Verde Room.
Oct. 2 is our first general meeting of
the year. Tuesdays (starting Oct. 6) are
designed to be Question and An-
swer sessions, and a special program
is planned for each Friday meeting.
Octobers topics include: Snow Leop-
ard (the new operating system); the
new iPhone; Google; and Dashboard.
MacsWest is a fun group of people
who combine education and having a
good time. Check the MacsWest
Newsletter (www.macswest.org) for
updated information.
Specific details on meeting topics,
our monthly newsletter, class offer-
ings, help groups, and other Macin-
tosh information can be found there.
Be sure to check out Rays Corner for
helpful tips and information. We wel-
come visitors to our meetings.
If you are thinking of buying a
Mac, stop by one of our meetings and
see what we have to offer. Interested
in genealogy? We have a group meet-
ing 9 a.m. Oct. 10 in Room C.
Our weekly Green Apples group
resumes Tuesday, Oct. 6. If you are
new Mac user, this is the place for
you. It is a free class for MacsWest
members that meets 2:15 p.m. Tues-
days in the Palo Verde Room.
Classes will be starting up again
very soon, and we will have some ex-
citing new ones this fall. Do you have
some ideas for classes? Would you
like to teach a class this year? Let us
know. We are always open to sugges-
tions for classes or for our Friday pro-
grams and we can always use more
teachers. Go to www.macswest.org
and click on classes to check out what
is available. Remember that you must
be a MacsWest member to attend
classes.
Mark your calendar for our Fall
Picnic at noon Tuesday, Oct. 27, at
Beardsley. Further information and
sign up will be available at our Tues-
day and Friday meetings.
Whether you are a PC or Macintosh
user, dont forget to give back to your
club by signing up to monitor. There
are two monitors working together, so
if you are a new monitor, there will be
someone experienced to help you out.
Be sure to go to www.computer-
swest.org and click on Schedule under
Monitors to sign up for either a morn-
ing (8 a.m. to noon) or afternoon
(noon to 4 p.m.) time slot.
Help us keep our club open. Moni-
tor training is 1 p.m. on the fourth
Monday of the month (Oct. 23). Both
PCUG and MacsWest are available to
its members because of the many vol-
unteers that monitor, teach, govern,
maintain equipment and keep soft-
ware updated. Be sure to do your part.
Joining our club now extends your
membership through 2010. PC User
Group is $25 a year, and MacsWest is
$30 a year.
COOPER COOKERS
The Copper Cookers would like to
extend a big and heartfelt thank you
to Dave Bennett, Bruce Campbell and
all their staff members for the out-
standing job they did in cleaning and
brightening up our studio. We are
very happy with the results.
Classes will be starting soon, so
come in and sign up. More new items
for members are constantly being put
in the studio. Tours are still ongoing.
We will be wearing new aprons for
the fair in November. All were hand-
made by member Harriett Grant.
We are located at the Beardsley Rec
Center. See you soon.
COUNTRY WESTERN
DANCE
After the long hot summer, we will
begin our winter season on Oct. 7.
The first lesson (only) will be held
6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Palm Ridge
Rec Center. The continuing lessons
will be held 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in
the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. Our in-
structor Kort Kurdi will open with
pattern dancing and we will be serv-
ing light refreshments. The first
monthly dance will be 6:30 p.m. Sat-
urday at Palm Ridge. The music will
be provided by Jerry Cutbirth, our
deejay. We look forward to seeing
you. Information: 623-544 4208.
CREATIVE
SILK FLOWERS
Hello everyone and welcome back.
It certainly is nice to see all of our
friends returning to Sun City West.
We certainly hope that your summer
was relaxing and fulfilling.
The Creative Silk Flower Club is
certainly in full swing. We have a
class for making the Chrysanthemum,
at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 14.
We are looking forward to the
Welcome Back Pizza Party on Oct.
28. Dont forget to sign up in advance.
The ladies are also busy creating
lovely arrangements for the Arts and
Craft Fair on Nov 7.
Just a reminder that the Village
Store sells arrangements made by our
lovely and talented members.
We meet 8 a.m. to noon Wednes-
days at Kuentz Recreation Center.
CREATIVE STITCHERS
Welcome back to our returning
snowbirds. Our club has a very busy
schedule planned
for this fall: Oct. 5, pickup needle-
point kits and homework; Oct 12,
12:30 p.m., Intermediate Needlepoint
Class and the last day to sign up for
the fall luncheon; Oct 19, general
meeting and nomination of officers
for 2010, 11:30 a.m. fall luncheon,
and 12:30 p.m. continuation of
needlepoint class.
The group meets 8:15 a.m. to 3
p.m. Mondays in the Acacia Room at
Palm Ridge Rec Center.
CRESTVIEW
BIKE RIDERS
Instead of walking, ride a bike with
the Crestview Bicycle Club. Bike rid-
ers meet at Echo Mesa Golf Course in
groups for a one-hour ride and you
pick the group based on your riding
skill. At the conclusion of each daily
ride, the groups meet at Echo Mesa
Golf Course for an optional social
gathering. Rec Center members are
free to join us Monday through Fri-
day. (Helmets are required). Getting
on a bike is not only fun, its good for
you.
Our next meeting will be held 8
a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Beards-
ley Multipurpose Room. Come join
us. On Saturdays, Oct. 3 and 17, the
club will meet at Echo Mesa Golf
Course for a ride and to a local restau-
rant for breakfast.
Information: 623-214-5267 or 623-
556-1218.
ENCORE NEEDLE
AND CRAFT
Stop the presses! Mark your calen-
dar as a reminder to stop at Encore
Needle and Crafts booth for the Fall
Arts and Crafts Fair. This club prom-
ises lots of new items, plus some of
your popular old favorites. The hand-
made items include, but are not lim-
ited to, baby blankets and outfits,
jewelry, greeting cards of a wide vari-
ety, holiday and Christmas items, and
of course Christmas ornaments. See
next months article for a more de-
tailed list of items to purchase at a
very reasonable cost. Oh, dont forget
to bring your Christmas lists.
Oct. 16 is Encores fall luncheon.
Sign up is required.
We meet every Friday in Room 3 at
Kuentz Rec Center, starting at 7:30
a.m. By 8:30 a.m. the aroma of fresh
brewed coffee abounds and the tables
are all buzzing with the topics of
learning a new stitch, or Where did
you find that wonderful material, or
What a beautiful greeting card, what
do you call that technique?
Speaking of card making: Cards
by Phyllis will be conducting classes
Oct. 9, Oct. 23 and Nov. 13. Sign up is
required because Phyllis puts the
kits together herself. All you have
to do is show up. She gives you step
by step instructions and is very long
on patience.
The fall brings us new ideas and
busy hands for our charity projects. If
you have any extra yarn or stretch
fabric, the club would gladly accept it.
Just drop it off during club hours or
call 623-214-5633 or 623-584-4043.
Stop by for that cup of coffee or tea
and enjoy a chat with Sun City Wests
best residents, or make your own cof-
fee and visit us online at
From Page 18
Mary Falzone
and Paula Pen-
kethman from
Encore Needle
and Crafts check
out the finger
food Friday table.
Encore meets
every Friday in
Room 3 at
Kuentz Rec Cen-
ter. Come join us,
and the company
is outstanding.
Club Corner
623-544-6100 PAGE 20 OCTOBER 2009
scwclubs.com (click on Encore Nee-
dle and Craft).
ENERGETICS
EXERCISE
Looking for a low-impact exercise
program? The Energetic Exercise club
has one for you, three times a week.
We meet from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Mon-
day, Wednesday and Friday in the
Johnson Social Hall. Bring a floor
mat, a PVC pole and $3 for annual
dues, and you are set to go for a fun
and healthy workout.
Drop in for a preview or call 546-
2032 for information.
EUCHRE CARDS
The Euchre Card Club will be hold-
ing a general meeting 5:30 p.m. Oct.
8. Plans for the Welcome Back/Holi-
day Party will be discussed. The party
is planned for 5 p.m. Nov. 5. The last
day to sign up will be Oct. 29.
Our group meets 5:30 p.m. Thurs-
days, in the Sagebrush Room (5) at
Beardsley Rec Center. The games
start at 5:45 p.m. every Thursday.
FITNESS CLUB
Join us on the dance floor and have
fun exercising. Dance for the Health
of It classes and Couples Dancing
for Health classes are available sev-
eral times a week. These two pro-
grams combine exercise with
instruction in the basic fundamentals
of dance using the rhythms of rumba,
foxtrot, swing, waltz and more. We
use great, updated music from the Big
Band era to todays Top 40. Couples
Dancing for Health meets 4:45 p.m.
Wednesdays for a warm-up focused
on the basics with the lesson from 5
to 6 p.m. On Oct. 7, the class will be
in the ballroom at Palm Ridge Rec
Center. Beginning Oct. 14, the class
will be at the R.H. Johnson Social
Hall.
Membership in the Fitness Club is
required ($5 per calendar year).
Weekly cost of the class is $4 per per-
son. Sign-in begins at 4:30 p.m. Even
if you and your partner have never
danced before, instructor Kort Kurdi
has designed routines that are fun and
easy with no complicated footwork.
Our original Dance for the Health
of It program is for individuals, so no
partner is required. Three levels of ex-
ercise are available, each one only a
slight step up. The classes are
Tuesdays in Beardsleys Agave
Room; level 1 is at 7 p.m. and level 2
is at 8 p.m.
Thursdays in Beardsleys Agave
Room; level 1 is at 9:30 p.m. and level
2 is at 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays in Beardsleys Agave
Room; level 2 is at 7 p.m. and level 3
is at 8 p.m.
Saturdays in the R.H. Johnson So-
cial Hall; level 1 is at 9 a.m., level 2 is
at 10 a.m. and level 3 is at 11 a.m.
The weekly cost of the class is $4
per session for your first level plus $1
for each additional level during that
session.
Call 602-679-4220, 602-679-0952
or visit www.scwclubs.com (under
Health and Fitness) for a list of
classes.
GARDEN CLUB
How does your landscape look
these days, a little bedraggled and
tired out? Remember, we just went
through the hottest July on record, and
August wasnt much better! Help is at
hand: Jim Oravetz will be the featured
speaker at the October meeting of the
Garden Club. He will give us ideas on
restoring our landscape to its previous
health. Remember too, we always
have Master Gardeners at our meet-
ings to answer your questions.
Mark your calendar for Oct. 20, the
date for the fall picnic. Watch for the
coupon in the October newsletter.
The Craft Fair/Plant Sale is coming
up in November. Dont forget the
meeting 9 a.m. Oct. 6 in the Lecture
Hall (next to the Village Store) at R.H.
Johnson Rec Center.
Our thanks to Fallen Feathers for
their great September program.
Information: 623-214.8723 or 623-
584.7980.
HILLCREST
BALLROOM
Who ever said, Saturday night was
the loneliest night of the year? Cer-
tainly if you are a member of the Hill-
crest Ballroom Dance Club, that isnt
the case.
Join us at the Johnson Social Hal
from 7 to 10 p.m. every Saturday
night for wonderful music, great fel-
lowship, and non-stop dancing.
Youll enjoy a different musician or
group each week, and each and every
one will play great dancing music.
Look wholl be playing in October.
Oct. 3: Bob Ropollo will play all
our favorite melodies.
Oct. 10: Manuel Dorantes will pro-
vide the music.
Oct. 17: Michael Lawrence Carollo
will entertain us. Our special guest
this week will be the Singles Club of
Sun City West, and we welcome them
once again to join in the fun.
Oct. 24: The fun will continue with
Peggy Kaye and the Blu Notes pro-
viding the music, and might even hear
a banjo song or two from Peggy Kaye.
Oct. 31: This is our Halloween
Party. Spur of the Moment Quartet
will supply the music, and a prize will
be awarded to the individual(s) with
the best costume. Of course, cos-
tumes wont be required, but this will
be our last dance of our summer
dress code, so enjoy the fun and dress
as silly as youd like and get into the
Halloween spirit.
Membership to the club, new or re-
newal is $10 per year. Cost per dance
is $4 for members and $6 for invited
guests. Bring your own beverage. Re-
freshments are served during break.
For information on Saturday night
dances and events only, call 623-546-
6845.
Frank Romani is the instructor for
dance classes on Tuesday afternoons
in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall in Sun
City West. Cost is $4 for club mem-
bers and $5 for non-members per on-
going session. Singles are welcome.
For information on dance classes only,
call 623-412-4363.
INVESTMENT
Our clubs goal is to learn how to
invest in stocks and equities through
investor education. All valid Sun City
West rec card holders are welcome to
visit the club twice as our guest before
joining. The annual membership fees
are $10 with a one-time initiation fee
of $20 for equipment and supplies.
The club meets 6:45 to 8 p.m. Mon-
days in the Lecture Hall at the John-
son Center. A broadband wireless
network is now up and running in the
Lecture Hall for the use of our speak-
ers and our members in the audience
using laptops.
For all new members the club pro-
vides a free CD containing a 14-chap-
ter course on technical analysis and
chart reading which was written by
one of our club members.
Our fall stock picking contest be-
gins Oct. 1 and runs through Dec. 31.
Each member who chooses to partic-
ipate invests an imaginary $50,000
equally among five stocks. The Top
10 stock pickers are awarded prizes
ranging from $105 for first place to
$15 for 10th place. We ask our win-
ners to share their winning strategy
with their fellow club members.
The programs for October are as
follows: Oct. 5, Hall Ewing - Mort-
gage Market Update; Oct. 12, Bruce
Munger - Banner MediSun Health
Care Plan; Oct, 19, Wealth Interna-
tional - What to Do When a Loved
One Dies; and Oct. 26, Eahling Jahn -
Fidelity Market Update.
KIVA WEST BRIDGE
Bridge is by far the greatest card
game of all, and it can provide im-
mense challenge and enjoyment for
the rest of your life. We would like to
invite anyone interested in this won-
derful card game to join us! Our
ACBL sanctioned games are held
every day except Sunday at 12:15
p.m. in the East side of the Beardsley
Rec Center, 12755 Beardsley Road.
There is also an evening game on
Tuesdays at 6.
The club recently found out that we
are qualified to hold Grand National
Team games and North American
Pairs games. Previously, we had
been told that because we are an invi-
tational club, we couldnt hold those
special events. Now that we know we
can hold these events, it will have to
pass at the next board meeting.
Our members are updated on a
weekly basis via e-mail called Kiva
News on events and information.
The news also congratulates those
with achievements or milestones in
bridge. E-mails are sent out every
Sunday; if members arent getting the
news, they should contact us.
One of our members, Pat Lutes, has
been given the go-ahead to spearhead
a Club Photo Directory. LifeTouch
Photography will be taking profes-
sional pictures that will then be pub-
lished in our private club directory.
Its always nice to put a face with a
name, especially in a large club such
as ours. We havent been given dates
yet but will let members know in ad-
vance of the event.
Lessons: Kiva Bridge Club would
like to encourage as many new play-
ers as possible to learn this challeng-
ing and fun game. Mitchell
Weisbergs Basic Bridge classes are
beginning Oct. 30 and will be held
every Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. (except
the week of the Thanksgiving holi-
day). The last class will be on Dec.
11. Cost is $48 for the class plus $11
for the book. Please call Mitchell at
623-972-7186 to register.
Warning! Bridge can become ad-
dictive! Come to a game and check
us out or leave a message on the club
answering machine 623-544-6529.
You can also send a message via e-
mail to: KIVA-West-Bridge@cox.net.
LATIN AND
BALLROOM DANCE
The club will offer Monday dance
classes from Oct. 5 to Oct. 26 in Palm
Ridges Summit Hall B. Basic classes
featuring fox trot will be from 11 a.m.
to noon. Intermediate classes featur-
ing rumba will be from noon to 1 p.m.
Advanced classes featuring various
dances will be from 1 to 2 p.m. In-
structor is Henia Lynne. Pay-as-you-
go cost is $4 for members and $6 for
guests.
Tuesday dance classes in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall East run from
Oct. 6 to Oct. 27. Basic classes fea-
turing swing will be from 6 to 7 p.m.
Intermediate classes featuring tango
will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Instructor is
Elias Alvarez. Pay-as-you-go cost is
$4 for members and $6 for guests.
Our dances are held the first and
third Thursday of the month in Palm
Ridges Summit Hall A. Admission
includes complimentary dance lessons
from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Our Country Western Dance is
Thursday, Oct. 1. Dancing is from
7:15 to 9:30 p.m. and includes com-
plimentary soft drinks and tortilla
wraps. So, all you cowpokes can grab
your best gal and your finest 10-gal-
lon hat and come join the fun. Music
by Frank Romani. Cost is $4 for
members and $6 for guests.
Our Cabaret Dance is Thursday,
Oct. 15. Dancing is from 7:15 to 9:30
p.m. Music will be provided by Frank
Romani. Cost is $4 for members and
$6 for guests. Events are for club
members and their invited guests only.
Information: 623-544-0805 or
www.rcscw.com.
LAWN BOWLING
Welcome back to our returning
members who have been gone during
the summer months. We especially
want to welcome any new lawn
bowlers that are looking to do some-
thing fun.
Our club is fundamentally a social
bowling club, but hosts a number of
tournaments for more competitive
club members. In addition to bowling,
there are numerous social events dur-
ing the course of the year. Spectators
are welcome.
Most of the time, a member is
available to help explain the game to
visitors and it is easy to tell if the
games are social events or a tourna-
ment. If all the players are dressed in
whites, the games are part of a tour-
nament. Normally, however, the play-
ers wear their everyday street clothes
to bowl socially. There is something
for everyone, and lawn bowling is
fun, healthy and very inexpensive. To
join the club you need to know how
to bowl. Lessons are offered free of
charge and a person completing the
course is not obligated to join the
club. Call 623-583-4284 or visit our
website at scwlawnbowls.com. Try it,
you might like it.
From Oct. 24 to Oct. 30, lawn bowl
greens throughout the Sun Cities will
be used to play host to the U.S. Open
2009, considered by many to be the
biggest and best lawn bowls tourna-
ment in the U.S. In addition to a
strong national field, top players from
international powerhouses such as
Canada, Scotland, England, Australia
and South Africa will turn the Sun
Cities into smorgasbord of competi-
tion. Champions will be determined in
singles, pairs and rinks (four players
on each team). Mark your calendar for
these dates and plan on visiting the
Johnson Lawn Bowling facility (in-
side the outdoor walking track) to
watch this prestigious lawn bowl
event. Check our website (scwlawn-
bowls.com) for times and locations.
Many of our Sun City West club
members will be participating.
MAH JONGG
The Mah Jongg Club meets 11:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thurs-
days at Beardsley Rec Center. All Sun
City West residents with a valid rec
card are invited to play.
There is a meeting the first Thurs-
From Page 19
Club Corner
Left photo: Les and Helen Aitken are celebrating 65 years of mar-
riage. Les has a new hip and Helen a new knee, and they could
hardly wait to test them out on the dance floor with Hillcrest Ballroom
Dance Club. It looks like they are working well, as they never missed
a beat or a dance all evening. Right: Bob and Pat Dugan are cele-
brating 58 years of marriage dancing the anniversary waltz. Pat is
responsible for all our wonderful decorations throughout the year.
day of the month followed by refresh-
ments.
Mah Jongg lessons are available for
$45 for six lessons.
Information: 623-792-8410 or 523-
536-4435.
MENS NINERS
GOLF CLUB
Do you have trouble playing a full
18 holes of golf? Would you like to
have the opportunity to play a com-
petitive round of golf in less than two
hours? If the answer to either of these
questions is yes, then you should con-
sider joining the Sun City West Mens
Niners Club. The club was formed on
May 28, 2008, and is sponsored by
the Sun City West Golf Council with
support from Golf Operations.
Membership in the club currently
stands at 72. The club has been for-
mally recognized by the Arizona Golf
Association as a member club, and all
members establish a nine-hole USGA
Handicap. The club also has a moni-
tor.
The current summer season playing
schedule provides for competitive
golf outings 6:30 a.m. Thursdays at
Desert Trails or Echo Mesa. The win-
ter or high season will find the club
back at Stardust with the beginning
tee time to be announced.
MENS PUTTING CLUB
Please join us at 9 a.m. Tuesdays
(check-in at 8:15) for an 18-hole put-
ting competition at the Grandview
Course. Improve your skills and meet
other golf enthusiasts. Not a golfer? It
doesnt matter since handicaps are de-
veloped so that everyone competes
within their own skill level.
To our potential newcomers, we
would like to welcome you by mak-
ing your first visit complimentary. We
have a varied membership consisting
of active golfers, non-golfers, and for-
mer golfers. Our main objective is for
everyone to have fun. Stop by and see
what were all about!
We need individuals who will con-
tribute to the club by serving in some
capacity, whether as board members
or on a committee. Please see any one
of the board members for more infor-
mation. We are actively soliciting all
members, both full-time residents as
well as those who live in Sun City
West on a part-year basis.
We welcome back our part-year
residents and remind everyone again
that there will be no putting on Oct. 6
and Oct. 13 due to overseeding at
Grandview. When we meet again on
Oct. 20, we will start our new winter
hours. The check-in will open at 9:15,
and the putting competition com-
mences at 10 a.m.
For more information, call 214-
2908 or visit our website at www.scw-
clubs.com.
MENS SOCIAL CLUB
Men looking for a place to spend
their leisure time in a friendly envi-
ronment are invited to the Mens So-
cial Club. This is where members
engage in social card games between
7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday
through Saturday. The most popular
game played is poker, including the
ever popular Texas Hold Em.
There is a range of betting limits
from, nickel and dime, quarter, 50
cents and $1. This should fit almost
everyones pocketbook.
Bridge is also popular. There are
progressive bridge tournaments every
Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. There also
are daily Bridge Tables were four
players agree on a time and a day of
the week to play a game of contract or
Chicago bridge.
Other card games such as gin and
pinochle as well as board games are
also played. Free lunches are served
after every membership meeting and
other occasions as well. Other social
activities are also planed.
The 2009 membership renewals
are being accepted at the club through
Dec. 31. Renewal dues are $30. New
members cost is $8, but when signing
up during the months of November
and December, your dues will be paid
through 2010.
Election for replacing board mem-
bers whose term will expire in De-
cember will take place on Tuesday,
Nov. 17. Members who would like to
be involved in club operations should
place their name on the nomination
sign up sheet on the bulletin board.
Nominations will be closed Nov. 13.
Our Birthday Celebration will
begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. We
will serve cake to celebrate with
members who have birthdays in No-
vember.
Come to the club, check it out and
take a brochure. Talk to some of our
members. They will be happy to an-
swer your questions. Membership is
$8 and renewal is $3. Information:
623-544-6150.
METAL CLUB
Visitors are always welcome at the
Metal Club during normal operating
hours. Tours are available for those
wishing to see the excellent facilities
and equipment. Fresh coffee is pro-
vided for visitors.
Over 300 pieces of metal art cre-
ated by members of the club are on
display year around at the Metal Club
and the Village Store. Metal art can be
purchased at the Village Store in the
R.H. Johnson Rec Center or at the
Metal Club. Vacation/security mail
boxes can be purchased at the Village
Store with installation available at the
Metal Club.
Members of the Metal Club are
very busy preparing and finishing
metal art for the Fall Arts and Crafts
Fair on Saturday, Nov 7. Over 1,500
pieces of metal art, ranging from
small pieces to large wall hanging art,
will be available for purchase. Mark
the date on your calendar.
The next general membership
meeting for members will be 11 a.m.
Oct. 15 in the R.H. Johnson Lecture
Hall located next to the Village Store.
All members are encouraged to at-
tend; two lucky members will receive
checks for $25.
A beverage machine has been in-
stalled at the club for the benefit of
members and visitors.
Bill Welnick, Tony Urso, Don Mel-
lum, and others have been working on
the CDC plasma cutting machine. As
a result of their efforts, the cutting ma-
chine is working much better than it
did last spring.
There is a continuing need for mon-
itors. Unless two monitors are on duty
during any given four hour shift, the
club must be closed. Stop by the mon-
itors desk to sign up. Training for
monitors is available.
If you are interested in joining the
Metal Club, stop by for a visit and
tour of the facility. The Metal Club
also offers social opportunities and
events which include spouses or sig-
nificant others. The annual dues of
$20 provide access to hundreds of
thousands of dollars worth of first rate
equipment unavailable elsewhere. A
multitude of basic and advanced
classes are available in all areas of the
Metal Club.
Custom sheet metal, milling and
lathe work, metal furniture repair,
welding, repairing garbage container
tops, knife/ax sharpening; custom
metal art, etc. are some of the services
offered to the community by members
of the Metal Club. Visit the Metal
Club and let us know of your needs.
The Metal Club building is the
large rose beige building next to the
Sun City West Visitors Center/PORA
at 13849 Camino del Sol. Hours are 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Fri-
day. Stop by for a visit.
Information: 623-584-0150 or on
the website: www.scwmetalclub.com.
MINI GOLF
Welcome back to our members
who enjoyed their summer in cooler
climates. Activities will now begin at
9 a.m. Thursdays. Play will be at the
R.H. Johnson course. On the second
Thursday, our monthly meeting will
be held at Palm Ridge Rec Center. On
Oct. 15 we have the pleasure of being
guests of the Sun City Mini-Golf Club
at one of their courses for our annual
Friendship Tournament. Registra-
tion is required. Our club dues are $5
annually, and Sun City West residents
with valid recreation cards are wel-
come to join our club.
Information: 623-975-1118 or 623-
546-4275, check the bulletin board at
RHJ, or go to www.scwclubs.com.
MODEL RAILROAD
Greetings from your Aqua Fria
Model Railroad Club, where every
day is good and exciting. We wel-
come back all our Sun City West
snowbirds and invite everyone to visit
with us at our station depot located in
the R.H. Johnson Center. Our hours
are 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday. Tuesdays,
we are open 7 to 9 p.m.
As always, we are on the lookout
for new members who would like to
learn about this great hobby. You
dont need any experience; we will be
happy to instruct you on any facet you
would like to know and at your pace.
We always need a broad variety of
skills and interests, such as: engineers,
track and rolling stock maintenance,
landscaping, electricians, carpenters
or just members to socialize and drink
coffee. All guys and gals are wel-
come. All you need is a current rec
card. Dues are $25 for the first year
and only $15 per year thereafter. You
receive a nice name badge and privy
to our extensive book and video li-
brary.
Whats new and whats going on?
First for new: As many of you know,
we have a Union Pacific passenger
train that houses a tiny camera in its
nose, which takes a picture and trans-
mits to a TV set mounted on the wall.
We have replaced the small TV set
with a 32 flat screen. The picture is
fantastic so real you feel as if you
are actually driving the train and you
see exactly what the engineer would
see. This alone is worth the price of
admission (which is always free).
What is going on? We are slowly
working around our layout, adding
additional lighting in the many build-
ings in towns and beautifying the
neighborhoods for a more realistic
presentation. New switches and track
have been added or replaced for a
smoother operation. Thomas the
Tank Engine had all his tracks
rewired, so it will have a smoother run
too. Thomas is soon to gain a new en-
gine friend, a nice red one, (Thomas
is blue).
For a nice scenic trip, the Grand
Canyon railroad is a winner. For eco-
nomic reason, a switch from steam
engine to diesel engine was made. But
it is still an exciting trip up to the
Grand Canyon. Call 1-(800)-
THETRAIN for information. Dont
forget to support your rec center travel
department for some great trips at
great prices.
By the old pocket watch, it is time
to go. All our steam and diesel loco-
motives are fired up and ready to
travel down our 45 scale miles with
passengers and a variety of freight in
our model train universe. So, come
one, come all, bring your family
friends and cameras. Stay awhile and
enjoy. Until next time well see you
down the line. All aboard have
your tickets ready, please.
MUSICIANS CLUB
Welcome back! The Musicians
Club is pleased to present Rick An-
derson, organist. Rick will be sharing
his talent on the keyboard, playing
tunes from the Big Band Era, Swing,
Foxtrot, Polkas, Country and more.
Rick is quite well known playing for
many clubs throughout the Valley.
Join us at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14,
at the Stardust Theatre for a delight-
ful afternoon of your musical fa-
vorites. Following the program, there
will be a Welcome Back Party with
refreshments served for our members
and their invited guests.
ORGAN AND
KEYBOARD
The Organ and Keyboard club will
meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Palm Ridge
Rec Center. The featured performer
for the evening concert will be
Tommy Johnson.
Tommy is self taught and started
playing piano at the age of 4. He made
his debut at the age of 7 on the Horace
Heidt Show, where he performed
Tchaikovskys piano concerto. At age
9, Tommy was pictured in Life maga-
zine. He has performed on many
cruise ships from Alaska to Hawaii
and the Caribbean. He has appeared
as a concert artist for Kimball,
Yamaha, Technics, Hammond and
Roland organs. He has had the pleas-
ure of working with many stars
throughout his career. In 1980, Liber-
ace hosted a World Keyboard Enter-
tainer Search. Tommy made it to the
top four performers in the world and
performed on stage at the Las Vegas
Hilton.
Tommy says: It is my intention to
take people of all ages on a magical
musical tour where they can forget
their everyday troubles and woes and
find happiness for an hour or two in
concert. I am eternally grateful for the
gift given to me and I want to share it
with you.
We are proud to have Tommy on
our stage again and hope that you will
join us for his magical musical tour.
Visitors are welcome for $5.
PALO VERDE
PATCHERS
The hum of laugher and voices has
increased in the quilt room of Palo
Verde Patchers as the snowbirds re-
turn to Sun City West and to our
group. We are sharing the quilting that
has been done over the summer,
working on ongoing projects, and
planning quilt projects for the winter
inspires our creativity.
We look forward to classes and
programs planned for the fall to edu-
cate and inform us. Our October gen-
eral meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
Oct. 13, in the Lecture Hall at R H.
Johnson Rec Center. It is open to
everyone and begins at 12:30 p.m.
The program for October will be
presented by the New Life Center, a
refuge for women and children of do-
mestic violence. The New Life Cen-
ter is one of our major community
outreach projects. Palo Verde Patch-
ers have made and donated quilts for
all women and children who have en-
tered the center since its inception.
We will get an update on the work and
activities at the center. Several of our
members attended the Grand Opening
of Hopes Closet, a public thrift store
From Page 20
The Musicians Club is pleased
to present Rick Anderson on his
keyboard at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Oct. 14, in Stardust Theatre.
Anderson will entertain with
tunes from the Big Band Era,
Swing, Foxtrot, Polkas, Country
and more. Following the pro-
gram, there will be a Welcome
Back Party with refreshments
served for our members and
their invited guests.
Club Corner
623-544-6100 PAGE 22 OCTOBER 2009
which helps support New Life Center
and provides clothing and household
items for residents served by New
Life Center. The new location for
Hopes Closet is 13390 W. Van Buren
Street in Goodyear.
Many of our members are working
on items for the Fall Craft Fair on
Nov. 7. On that day we will also hold
the drawing for our Raffle Quilt com-
pleted by members of Palo Verde
Patchers. The winner, to be drawn at
3 p.m., will become the proud owner
of a beautiful applique queen sized
quilt entitled Floral Fantasy. The
piece is entirely hand appliqued and
hand quilted. Raffle tickets are avail-
able from any quilt member and will
be sold at the Fall Craft Fair as well.
Visitors and new members are al-
ways welcome to join us at our
weekly meetings in Room 5 at Kuentz
Rec Center. We meet from 8 a.m. to
noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays; 5
to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings; and 9
a.m. to noon on Saturdays. If you
have any questions, please feel free to
call President Gayle LeGrand at 546-
3360. You can also find information
on the web at www.scwclubs.com.
PEBBLEBROOK
LADY NINERS
The Pebblebrook Lady Niners golf
club will open the fall season with a
breakfast and general meeting at 9
a.m. in the Acacia Room at the Palm
Ridge Rec Center on Thursday, Oct.
29. In addition to greeting all return-
ing Niners, we would like to invite all
former members of our group to join
with us to mark the 30th anniversary
of the founding of our club (one of the
first organized in Sun City West).
Former members planning to attend
should call President Glenndine
Thomas at 214-3343 for a reservation.
Our present starting time on Tues-
days is 6:30 a.m. when it is cool. If
you are interested in joining a great
group of ladies who enjoy golf 9 holes
at a time, then this is the club for you.
Anyone interested in learning more
about us can call Pat Baltins at 546-
4181 and start playing in friendly
competition.
PHOTOGRAPHY WEST
Photography West, located at
Beardsley Rec Center, is a club for
Sun City West residents who enjoy
photography. Chartered in 1980, we
are dedicated to advancing the arts
and techniques of photography and
videography as a means of personal
expression through a balance of well-
equipped facilities and a variety of ac-
tivities to meet membership needs.
Our photo, digital and video labs are
located at the Beardsley.
The photo lab (623-544-6520) is
open Monday through Thursday from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The digital /video labs
(623-544-6521) are open Monday
through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Use the dark rooms in our photo
lab to develop your own pictures;
transfer those old slides to CD or
DVD in our digital lab; turn those old
8mm, 16mm movies, Hi 8 or VHS
tapes into a DVD; or make a movie
with your pictures in our video lab.
Check our website at www.photogra-
physcw.org for current information, or
visit our labs and well show you
around.
Welcome back to those of you who
fled the summer heat for cooler
places. Photography West meets at 10
a.m. Fridays in the Stardust Theater at
the Kuentz Rec Center from mid-Sep-
tember through mid-May. This month
features: Oct. 2, Colorado by Har-
ald Johnsen; Oct. 9, Ultimate Africa
by Lois Doty; Oct. 16, Wine Coun-
try by Clif Robinson; Oct. 23,
Canyonlands by Jane Burke and
Beth Tewhill; and Oct. 30, Digital
Competition. All guests and visitors
are always welcome.
Solo Shows at the Beardsley Photo
lab have resumed at 1 p.m. on the sec-
ond and fourth Fridays at Beardsley.
Featured are: Oct. 9, Art Napoletano;
Oct. 23, Gerry and Ellie Rosen.
All are welcome to view beautiful
photography, and learn more about
our club. Some of our talented pho-
tographers have their work displayed
around Sun City West in the Library,
Lecture Hall, Stardust Theatre and
Visitors Center. The displays change
periodically, so watch for new pic-
tures. Check out our Photography
West newsletter, Focus, on our
website at www.photographyscw.org.
Photography West is dedicated to
helping its members become better
photographers through instructional
programs, workshops, and mentoring
opportunities. Travel with us and
enjoy plenty of photo opportunities.
Our trips allow members to visit and
photograph points of interest in Ari-
zona and other locations. This is also
a chance for members to get better ac-
quainted. This fall, we will be going
on a Pacific Coast Cruise, a Durango-
Silverton Railroad and Mesa Verde
Adventure, Sedona Lights, Tourna-
ment of Roses parade, and a special
Mystery trip. There are social activi-
ties throughout the year to get to
know each other, too. Mark your cal-
endar for our Halloween get-together
on Oct. 31. Detailed information can
be found at our web site at www.pho-
tographyscw.org.
Photography West holds two com-
petitions each year: one in the fall and
the second one in the spring. Compe-
titions are held for slides, prints and
digital entries. There are three classes:
beginner, advanced and master.
Themes for this falls competition
are: Slides - nature; Prints - eyes; Dig-
ital - I see something red. Keep these
themes in mind as you take your pic-
tures. Digital entries are due Oct. 16,
with the competition being held on
Oct. 30. Print entries are due on Oct.
29, with the competition being held
on Nov. 13. Slide entries are due on
Nov. 25, with the competition being
held on Dec. 4. Be sure to visit our
web site at www.photographyscw.org
to learn more about our club, view
some of our photography, and keep
updated about current activities. We
also participate in the Arizona Cam-
era Club Council and Photographic
Society of America associations. We
are proud to be hosting the ACCC Fall
Round Up on Nov. 21. Deadline to
enter is Oct. 19, and the deadline for
registration is Oct. 31.
Whether you are a digital, print, or
video user, or you just enjoy our Fri-
day photo presentations, dont forget
to give back to your club by signing
up to monitor. Both of our labs, photo
and digital/video, need monitors.
There are sign-up calendars in each
lab. Stop by and talk to a monitor. Its
a fun way to get to know other mem-
bers of the club, as well as familiarize
yourself with all our club has to offer.
Stop by the photo lab for information
on training sessions, or to learn what
the job entails.
Photography club members are a
helpful group who are more than will-
ing to help you out or share their
skills. Its time to start renewing your
Photography West membership. Its
also a good time to join us for the first
time, as joining now extends your
membership through 2010. At $10,
thats a real bargain!
PICKLEBALL
The Pickleball Path is like the
first glimpse of morning light, a light
that continues to intensify over time.
In the beginning, pickleball comprises
only a small part of your daily routine.
Someone or something motivates you
to give it a try. Your reaction is a half-
hearted OK Ill try it. Somehow you
find your way to the courts and one of
our volunteers introduces you to pick-
leball. Your head begins to spin. How
do you score, whats the kitchen,
when do you let it bounce, what does
bounce it mean, who plays the mid-
dle shot, how do you keep score, and
the list goes on!
The solution to answering all the
questions is obvious. You have to take
advantage of free lessons. Friendly in-
structors introduce you to other play-
ers that have similar problems. Most
questions are cleared up as you work
and laugh together. Then it happens!
Someone says nice shot and you
know it is true. You then realize you
will be coming back.
At this point, you must decide if
joining the club is the correct decision
for you. You have to purchase a pad-
dle, and pay $5 for your name tag.
After that, it costs $10 per year. That
comes to less than 3 cents per day.
You think that even in todays econ-
omy 3 cents is doable.
A player asks if you would like to
join a small group that will be playing
at a certain time. You accept the offer
and as you play you begin to under-
stand what the rest of the membership
already knows: Playing this game is a
great way to spend your time.
The more people you meet, and the
more fun you have, the more you
want to participate. You take full ad-
vantage of Special Events such as
the Dink Tournament and enter into
your first club tournament. Regardless
of how well you play, you become
aware of what really is important. You
give your best effort while displaying
a high degree of sportsmanship.
Finally you decide to watch one of
the local club tournaments. You cheer
for and encourage all members of our
club. You also gain an appreciation
for the skill level of the best players
in the area. At the end of the day you
say to yourself, Next year I will play
here.
By this time the morning light has
magnified its brilliance. What once
occupied a small portion of your day
has become your day.
The Pickleball Club has many ex-
citing events planned for our mem-
bers. Our 2009 calendar includes
socials, dedication of new courts, a
single paddle pickleball battle tourna-
ment and Christmas dance. An
Amazing Race is being planned for
early 2010. These are only a few of
the many activities our members can
plan on for the upcoming season.
If you are not a member, you can
take advantage of our three compli-
mentary lessons on the first and third
Mondays of each month. Always
check our web site or bulletin board
at the courts because instruction times
may change. Paddles and balls are
provided by our club. For further in-
formation call Charlie Robinson at
810-3008.
Information: 623-734-0739 or at
www.scwclubs.com.
PORCELAIN PAINTERS
The Beardsley Porcelain Painters
meet Monday through Friday at
Beardsley Recreation Center. Classes
start Sept. 14 and Oct. 7. We also offer
open painting.
RACQUET CLUB
Round robin tennis and platform
tennis are about back to normal oper-
ations with the return of our residents
who left for the summer and of the
snowbirds. Welcome back! Court
reservation times in October start at
6:30 a.m. for 1 hour sessions for
tennis and platform tennis. Tennis
court reservations can be made one
day in advance either in person at the
From Page 21
RHYTHM TAPPERS
Ticket sales for the Rhythm Tappers Christmas show will go on sale
from10 a.m. to noon beginning Oct. 12 at the Stardust Theatre. It will
be a fun show with dance routines choreographed to Christmas
music. Pictured are the 9 a.m. Jazz group, who will entertain you
with a song called Cool Yule. Participants are, top row from left,
Linda Patton, Dale Spoden, Pat Ouwehand, Donna Keith, Sandy
Power, Judy Capra, and Gerry Zopf; seated are Jan Naughton, Peg
Parsons, and Yvon Lamoureux; and last is Stephanie Rogall.
Club Corner
Jacqueline Curtis shows off a
plain sweatshirt she made
into wearable art. The sweat-
shirt was cut, machine embroi-
dered with swirls and other
accents. The back has a gus-
set added.
Sun City West Stained Glass
club member George Patter-
son created this beautiful,
lighted obelisk that stands 8
feet tall.
R.H. Johnson tower or by calling the
tower on 544-6151. Tower hours for
October are 5:45 to 10:30 a.m.
The October meeting of the Rac-
quet Club will be Tuesday, Oct. 13. A
flyer will be posted around the tennis
facilities containing more specifics
about time, location and dining offer-
ings.
Reserve Oct. 24 on your calendars.
In order to promote all four sports car-
ried under the Racquet Club umbrella
and to encourage co-mingling among
our membership, the club will be
holding a Fun Day on Saturday,
Oct. 24, at the Johnson Recreation
Center. Participants will be able to
play in one or as many as all four rac-
quet club sports: tennis, platform ten-
nis, table tennis and volleyball. This
will be a non-competitive event with a
round robin format with the emphasis
on having fun and perhaps playing a
sport one ordinarily doesnt play often
or at all.
A Hobo Stew informal dinner is
planned to follow the afternoon of
sporting activities. So, bring a can of
vegetables, a spoon and come and join
in the fun. Signs and other material
will be posted at the three recreation
centers.
TENNIS
There are two ball machines for
members use, located at the R.H.
Johnson courts and the Kuentz courts.
Those who wish to use either one can
do so by the same procedure as be-
fore; buy the coupon in the tennis
tower, give it to the R.H. Johnson
miniature golf monitor or the Kuentz
monitor and receive the key to the ap-
propriate shed. Anyone wishing to be
certified for use of the ball machine
should contact Frank Meyerholtz at
214-8113.
Courts 1, 2 and 3 at Palm Ridge
have been resurfaced and are a pleas-
ure to play on.
Round robin tennis is available
every day at the Johnson courts. No
reservations or partners are required.
Just show up and play. Round robin
tennis occurs every morning in Octo-
ber starting at 6 a.m. (Horst Wein-
heimer, coordinator, 214-0484),
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
(Chuck
Hamilton, coordinator, 584-0793),
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.(Andrew Mor-
gan, coordinator, 670-1622) and Mon-
day and Wednesday evenings at 6:30
p.m. (Rose Joel, coordinator, 544-
2796).
Sunday morning tennis is available
at the R.H. Johnson courts at 8 a.m.
This is open, fun play organized by
Sam Pritchett. Coffee is available and
players usually bring some goodies to
share!
PLATFORM TENNIS
Most of the regulars of the platform
tennis players group are back from
their summer travels and play is in full
swing, starting at 6:30 a.m. in Octo-
ber. Paddles and balls are always
available; play is at the Johnson
courts.
This is a congenial group with no
ability barriers, so join them for a
morning of fun. Happy faces are al-
ways welcome. For more information
call Ron Gliot on 584-7838 or Ron
Majka on 544-7220.
TABLE TENNIS
Singles and doubles play is avail-
able daily at the Activities Center.
Call Don Scheidt on 556-1065 for ad-
ditional information. Free instructions
are available, and remember that nei-
ther rain, sun nor wind bothers the
table tennis players.
Non-marking gym shoes are re-
quired in the table tennis room. Play
times are:
A Group, Doubles play: 9 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday and
1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
B Group, Doubles play: 9 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday and 1:30 p.m.
Friday.
A Group, Singles play: noon Satur-
day and 1 p.m. Sunday.
Group A is for advanced players,
more competitive and aggressive.
Group B is more social and for begin-
ners or those who are less competi-
tive.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball begins Oct. 1 on inside
courts located in Surprise. Call Ron
Majka on 544-7220 for more infor-
mation.
RIP N SEW
The Mesh Tote Bag is a new
class is being offered in October with
instructor Sally Gallardo. Other Octo-
ber classes include Needle Turn Ap-
pliqu, Rotary Cutting, Spectacular
Table Runner, Embird Tutorials, and
more classes are added each week.
Stop by and check our calendar for a
complete list of classes. The club of-
fers on-going classes to members
each month which will improve their
sewing, quilting skills, teach a new
skill or increase machine proficiency.
Members can learn new processes,
create handcrafted items of their own,
and/or become more proficient with
the machines available to the club
members. Classes are available for all
skill levels, including beginner.
Many of the members have com-
peted in competitions all over the
USA. Those same members often
share their knowledge and teach the
award winning techniques or patterns.
This summer Sherri Mclean won
Grand Champion for a dress she made
for a granddaughter and champion for
spiral table runner that she created
using techniques she learned from
classes at Rip N Sew. The class
taught by June Raccus won Best of
Fair when she previously entered her
creation. Plain T-shirts became one
of a kind after learning how to use
the embroidery machine. Several
classes are taught using an ordinary
sweatshirt that turns into a designer
creation. Each member can person-
alize or accessorize their plain
clothes to be something unique and
make their own fashion statement.
October will be a very busy month
with many members working on
handcrafted, sewing machine and/or
embroidery machine crafted items
that will be offered in the Sun City
West Fall Craft Fair, which will be
held on Nov. 7.
If you have ever wanted to give
your time to a worthwhile cause, even
if you dont think of yourself as a
skilled tailor or seamstress, there are
several different October sew-in
dates for opportunities to work to-
gether with other club members to
make quilts for the less fortunate,
sewing for premature infants, sorting
fabrics and sewing for kids. Club
members regularly sort donated fab-
rics, fold items, cut strips, measure
items, and much more. Projects in-
clude quilts, clothing for children,
premature infants, comfort caps for
cancer patients, adult bibs, and much
more. Much of the fabric used in the
projects that give back to the commu-
nity comes from donations. If you
have unused fabric that is just taking
up space at home, consider donating
the fabric to the club to be used in one
of the community projects.
The Wednesday evening Sunset
Sewers meet on the first and third
Wednesdays of each month. This has
become a very popular time when the
sewing room is open to all members
of the club until 7 p.m. Any member
that sews in the clubroom on Wednes-
day nights is a Sunset Sewer; all you
need to do is bring your sewing kit
and show up!
Rip N Sew is a group of Sun City
West residents (both men and women)
who join together to share their love
of sewing, quilting and/or machine
embroidery.
Members of Rip N Sew are able
to use the clubroom and the equip-
ment during open hours for their own
personal sewing projects. The club-
room is open Monday through Satur-
day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus the first and
third Wednesday of each month from
4 to 7 p.m. Additionally, the clubroom
is open for classes that are scheduled
each month at different times, includ-
ing evenings and Sundays. The Rip
N Sew clubroom is located next to
the Village Store at R.H. Johnson
Recreation Center.
To participate in the clubs projects,
sign up for classes or use the clubs
equipment, you must have a current
Sun City West rec card, complete an
orientation class and a lesson on the
basic sewing machine at the club.
Any interested person with a Sun
City West rec card is invited for a per-
sonal tour of the clubroom during the
hours the clubroom is scheduled open.
If you are curious about Rip N Sew
or would like additional information,
call the club phone at 623-546-4050.
ROCKHOUNDS WEST
Enjoying the Arizona desert and
looking for rocks are what Rock-
hounds West is all about. The
2009/2010 season is upon us.
Join us for coffee at 7:30 a.m. Oct.
12 at Michaels Restaurant. We will
pick up the tab for coffee and tea.
Meet some members and get infor-
mation about the club and the field
trip planned for Oct. 17.
Monthly meetings from November
through April are normally held 9
a.m. on the second Monday of each
month in the R.H. Johnson Lecture
Hall. Field Trips are usually the fol-
lowing Friday. See our website for ad-
ditional details about Rockhounds
West and the Calendar of events.
We look forward to having you join
us for coffee/tea at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 12
in Michaels. Come with us on a field
trip or two in the future.
(Did we say, We will pick up the
tab for coffee and tea?)
Information: 623-594-1814 or
www.scwclubs.com (click on Rock-
hounds West under Hobby and
Travel).
SINGLES
The Sun City West Singles events
schedule is:
6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, waltz and
hustle dance lessons at Dance Doctor,
$7.
Noon Thursday, Oct. 8, lunch at
Jacksons Ranch House (10 percent
discount); host Alice Paoletti, 546-
1552.
hustle dance lessons at the Dance
Doctor, $7.
1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14,
general meeting at Palm Ridge.
4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, din-
ner and drinks at Rio Mirage Caf,
13863 W. Bell Road; host Nancy
Wyatt, 544-4196.
Doctor, $7.
4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Beardsley
Park, catered barbecue (hot dogs and
hamburgers); you must have signed
up, and if you dont show, you pay.
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Hill-
crest Ballroom Dance Club, Peggy
Kay and The Blue Notes, hosted by
Bud Karr, 755-1132.
5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, wine and
hors doeuvres (25 max) at Carol
Sarnas home; note Norma Wallace,
214-8232, will be accepting the calls
for Carol. Bring hors d oeuvres.
Doctor, $7.
11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29,
lunch at Red Lobster with host Ginny
Bloom, 546-1788.
Note: The Oct. 14 and Nov. 18
meetings will be in Summit A. The
December meeting will be in Summit
Hall B.
SPORTSMENS CLUB
The Sportsmens Club is for resi-
dents who enjoy outdoor activities
and social events with people of sim-
ilar interests. Annual dues are $7.50.
The club offers birding, fishing, hik-
ing, back-road trips, trap/skeet shoot-
ing, fly-tying, rafting, mens and
womens target shootings, travel op-
portunities and numerous social
events. Meetings are held September
through April and feature speakers
with interesting programs relating to
Arizona. Call Dick at 975-1245 for
details.
Our next meeting is Monday, Oct.
19, at 12:30 p.m. in the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall. Join us to socialize, have
cookies and coffee, and enjoy our
speaker, Linda Raish of the McDow-
ell Sonoran Conservancy. The Con-
servancy is a project of the city of
Scottsdale that ensures that a large
tract of land will be free from housing
developments and available for pub-
lic enjoyment.
Our annual Sportsmens Club Oc-
toberfest-Fall Festival will be held
Monday, Oct. 26, at the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall. Happy hour will begin at
5 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6. This
is a potluck with brats and buns pro-
vided. Music and dancing will be pro-
vided by The Jolly Timers Band.
BIG WHEELS
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 8 a.m.,
Kent will lead the group on a trip to
the Coke Ovens, east of Florence on a
trip with a Trail Rating of 6 and is 150
miles total. On Wednesday, Oct. 14,
at 9 a.m. the Big Wheels will have a
meeting in the Round-up Room at the
Mens Club to plan the upcoming
winter and spring trips. On Wednes-
day, Oct. 21, at 8 a.m. Steve and Pam
Byrd will take the group on the Vul-
ture Mountain Trail, west of Wicken-
burg, on a trip with a Trail Rating of 4
and is 80 miles total. Trips leave from
the library parking lot on R.H. John-
son Blvd. Please arrive 15 minutes
before departure to check in. Bring
plenty of water, lunch and a camp
chair. Also, be sure to have a full tank
of gas before leaving Sun City West.
All trips are subject to change due to
weather and/or road conditions. Call
Don at 544-8021.
BIRDING
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the birders
will visit the Agua Fria National Mon-
ument just east of Sunset Point Rest
Area on I-17 North. We will walk the
Badger Springs Wash looking for
desert birds. The second trip on
Thursday, Oct. 29, will include three
different stops. The first will be a new
area, the Glendale Recharge Ponds on
107th Avenue north of Camelback.
There will be ducks and shore birds
there. The next stop will be Tres Rios
on south 91st Avenue and the lunch
stop will be at Estrella Mountain Park.
The Birders will visit Bosque del
Apache NWR, Socorro, New Mexico
on Jan. 19-21, 2010. Details will be
available later.
For all trips, meet at the R.H. John-
son Library parking lot at 7:45 a.m.
Bring lunch, water and wear sturdy
Club Corner
From Page 22
Westernaires Chorus Director
Janet Hochstatter, front left; ac-
companist Jim Haller, front
right; and percussionist Bob
Mummey are readying for the
Westernaires holiday concert,
scheduled for four perform-
ances in December.
623-544-6100 PAGE 24 OCTOBER 2009
walking shoes. Questions? Call Lor-
raine 546-2103 or Nancy 214-9045.
FISHING
The fishing group is planning a trip
to Laughlin, Nevada on Oct. 5-7. We
will be staying at the Tropicana Ex-
press room rate $18.95 per night
(group quote #14828). Call 1-800-
243-6846 for reservations. Fishing
arrangements were to be set at the
September meeting. Call Carl 584-
8852. Information on other planned
2009-2010 trips can be obtained at the
Fishing table during monthly meet-
ings. Lake Pleasant fishing trips will
occur when club members call each
other and schedule among them-
selves. Fly-fishing enthusiasts are in-
vited to drop by the Fly Tying Booth
prior to the general meeting to talk
about fly fishing. Call Al at 256-6948.
HIKING
There are no C/Beginner hikes cur-
rently scheduled for October. Those
who plan to join C and/or Begin-
ners hikes this fall should be on the
lookout for an e-mail from DeNae
and Lou Ann. Contact them if you are
not on their e-mail list. DeNae can
be reached at 556-5355. Lou Ann can
be reached at 214-8637. Call Tom at
546-2410 for any A and B hikes in
October.
RAFTING
Only four spots remain for the May
3, 2010, Colorado River Rafting Trip.
The cost is $2,310. To be placed on
an interested list for the May 3-9,
2010, Colorado Rafting trip call Mort
at 546-3695 or e-mail to mfrank@fu-
tureone.com.
TARGET SHOOTING
The Womens Target Shooting
Group meets at 6 p.m. the second and
fourth Tuesday in the library parking
lot to carpool to the Ben Avery Target
Shooting Range. Call Pam at 214-
7317. No firearms are needed. For
daytime shoots contact Dale at 546-
8502.
Shooting times at the Ben Avery
Clay Target Center are 8 a.m. to dusk
Wednesday through Sunday. The
range is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Trap shooting goes on Thursday. For
trap/skeet shooting call Gene at 214-
9824.
Mens Target Shooting for pistols
and rifles meets 9:45 a.m. every sec-
ond and fourth Wednesday in the li-
brary parking lot for departure at 10
a.m. Riders will donate $5 to the
driver. There will be instructions from
some in our group who will teach you
proper firearm handling and shooting
form. Let us know before we leave
the parking lot if you need assistance.
Hearing and eye protection are
mandatory. Bring a clean firearm in a
case and ammo, hearing protection
(ear muff cuffs are much better than
the plugs), paper plates for targets
(may be purchased), safety glasses
(regular eye glasses are OK), drinking
water and your nametag. Entry fee is
$7. Call Steve at 214-7317.
TRAVEL
The Travel Group is offering a trip
to Sedonas Red Rock Country on
Oct. 8 at $65 per person. There is a
trip to the Pima Air and Space Mu-
seum on Oct. 9 at $95 per person. We
are going to Algodones Mexico for
shopping on Oct. 10 at $59 per per-
son. On Oct. 16, we will ride the
Verde Canyon Railroads historic
route from Clarkdale to Perkinsville
and back, then have a good time at the
Blazin M Ranch Chuck Wagon Din-
ner Show all for $125 per person.
Travel with us to Moab and explore
Arches and Canyonlands National
Parks in Utah from Oct. 19-22. You
must see the itinerary for this great
tour. See the travel insert in the
newsletter or call Clem at 214-7090
or Lou Ann at 214-8637
SOFTBALL
MENS SOFTBALL
Now is a great time to sign up for
the fall season, when the weather is
perfect for playing ball. The first ses-
sion of official play begins Oct. 27
after the field has been down a month
for reseeding. The league plays year
around, but you can join the games at
any time. The second session, with
new team assignments, begins in Jan-
uary and continues through April
2010. A few women play in these
leagues, but most prefer their own
league referenced below.
Sign up now, even if you havent
played for years. There are players of
all skill levels and ages. Youre sure
to fit into either the American or Na-
tional league where youll be assigned
according to your skill and abilities.
Generally the National League is
more recreational whereas the Amer-
ican League is more advanced. If
youre ready to play, fine, or the Farm
Team will get you warmed up. Our
league has 400 members.
During the official season, there are
26-28 teams of 12 players each, half
National League and half American
League. Temporary substitutes and re-
placements round out the player ros-
ters. Our emphasis is on having a
good time and enjoying great fellow-
ship. The cost is only $25 per year
(plus $50 for the first year). This in-
cludes the full uniform.
Games start at 8:30 a.m. and last all
day. We thank the Rec Centers and
our members for beautiful Liberty
Field located next to the Kuentz Rec
Center at R.H. Johnson and Stardust
boulevards. Many say this is one of
the finest, most eye-appealing and
well-equipped fields in the country.
Games are played on Tuesday and
Thursday both here and in Sun City,
with the two leagues alternating
fields.
All youll need is a bat, glove and
softball shoes (no metal spikes). Our
players can give you advice and help
you get the necessary gear, new or
used. The club supplies the full uni-
form - hat, sponsor jersey, long and
short pants plus knee-high socks.
There are lots of safety rules to pro-
tect you, like no sliding, and even sug-
gested warm-up exercises.
Many events take place throughout
the year including special ball games
for cancer and heart causes, Vintage
Ball from 1860, annual banquet, bar-
beques, breakfasts, Toys for Kids,
food drives, Tin Cup golf-dinner day,
special games, tournaments, etc.
Members are highly involved.
If youre interested in being an um-
pire, instruction is provided at no cost.
Check our website listed below for
updates on special events, schedules,
rosters, Hall of Fame, pictures,
newsletters, Angels in the Outfield,
minutes of meetings, rules, history of
the League, archives and much more.
Should you decide not to play,
come watch the games from our cov-
ered bleachers. Our new professional
mister system over the bleachers and
dugouts keep you comfortably cool
on hot days. Park your car in the lot
or your golf cart in our cart lot next to
the third-base line.
You may not see as many homers
over that fence as it was raised an-
other 10 feet to 22 feet in July to pro-
tect our good neighbors.
WOMENS SOFTBALL
In addition to our exciting Sparks
and Flames womens local-travel
tournament teams, there has been
huge interest in womens recreational
softball in Sun City West and Sun
City. Our goal is to put together two
additional womens teams made up of
women who are not on the Sparks or
Flames. They would play games
among themselves plus invites to
teams from Sun City Grand, Pebble
Creek and Traditions whose players
could not be on any of their more
skilled traveling tournament teams.
This presents a wonderful opportunity
for new women softball players or
women who havent played in a while
to compete with other women of their
own skill level, make new friends and
have some ball park fun. Please
spread the word about this concept.
Questions? Call Bob Dobbins at 623-
792-8993.
All women players are encouraged
to join the National League Coed
teams that play on Tuesday and
Thursday all summer. Softball is like
having a second family and gives the
women a chance to physically im-
prove themselves and play a game
they love. Volunteers with soft-
ball/baseball background have
stepped up and given batting, throw-
ing and fielding training during the
Monday practices.
To join the Womens Softball
Teams, the players must first attend a
Womens Green Team practice.
This is for new members or players
who are learning to play softball. De-
pending on their skill levels and de-
sires, they will be placed on the
substitute list for competitive games
or play recreational games only. There
is something for everyone in
Womens Softball. Weve had excel-
lent volunteers join the teams as bat-
ting/base coaches, scorekeepers and
announcers.
ALL MEMBERS
Open practices, occasional tourna-
ments and farm team play take place
on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and
Monday for all softball members.
Information: 623-214-1013 or web-
site www.azsrsoftball.com.
SPANISH CLUB
Club Espaol members, both new
and current; hold their roundup meet-
ing 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the
R.H. Johnson Lecture Hall. This is a
chance to see fellow students and
meet new maestros (class leaders) and
to hear about the new year of classes
and fiestas. If you have not registered
by mail, you can fill out and turn in
your registration after the reunion
meeting.
Sun City West residents who would
like to join the club may also go to our
website, www.scwclubs.com, then
click Social and then click Club
Espaol. This site has mucho in-
formation on the club, plus the sched-
ule and the registration form.
Fall classes will be offered Monday
through Friday mornings, Oct. 12
through 16, at Beardsley Rec Center.
There is still time to register for the
classes. Check the website for specific
times and days.
The club offers classes in Spanish,
with some focusing on conversation,
some on vocabulary, verbs, grammar
and reading, and all weaving in some
Hispanic culture. There are seven
maestros (class leaders), some with
teaching credentials, all with much
experience in Spanish and several na-
tive speakers. The main text series is
called Spanish Now, and some con-
versation classes use a text called,
Madrigals Magic Key to Spanish.
Many classes also use CDs and videos
with native speakers to encourage nat-
ural Spanish-speaking patterns and
add useful informal vocabulary.
An exciting new offering this fall is
Spanish Steps, a computer-based
introductory program for learning
basic Spanish. Check the website for
the date and time of the first group
meeting, where the facilitator will as-
sist students in setting up their home
computer with this program. Weekly
meetings of the group will review ac-
tivities presented in the program. The
program takes about 12 weeks to
complete. Each participant must have
ready access to their own computer.
The class is offered free to all mem-
bers of the club. Call Dan Mesch,
623-444-8483.
Club Espaol fiestas are held after
a general meeting and include dinner
or a picnic. The dcor is always Es-
paol and there is always Spanish
music or a Hispanic program.
For other information, call Don
Monroe, 547-7534; Olivette Miller,
546-4310; or Jan Taylor, 217-2681.
Come join. Ol.
STAINED GLASS
There are 29 Egyptian obelisks in
the world, one of which is in Central
Park in New York City. Our most fa-
mous modern obelisk is the Washing-
ton Monument, erected in 1884. In the
21st century, only three have been
built in the entire world. However, the
experts havent counted the special
obelisk in Sun City West. It is made
entirely of glass, is 8 feet tall, and is lit
from within. It was hand-crafted by
George Patterson of the Stained Glass
Club, this months featured artist. It is
a stunning sight to see when you enter
his living room.
George is our resident glass archi-
tect and builder. When he ran out of
windows to make for his home, he
turned to making three-dimensional
houses, stores, depots, churches, gas
stations and barns; all dramatically
displayed in an enclosed lit glass cab-
inet in his house. Even the miniature
cars, trucks, trees, horses, peoples and
everything to make a village come to
life are there. When George ran out of
village ideas, he built a Las Vegas
style hotel and casino to place outside
the village. Then, came the piece
deresistance, the obelisk.
How did a sales and marketing di-
rector for Standard Register of Ohio
become a stained glass artist? All be-
cause his wife, Gracie, who is very
artistic, asked for some help one day.
That hooked George on the craft. He
didnt even know what stained glass
was before that. He was too busy en-
joying the wonderful golf courses in
Sun City West.
George and Gracie met and married
in Hawaii 54 years ago, where his
sales territory covered the entire
South Pacific, China and Japan. He
was originally from Massachusetts
and was sent to the Hawaii by the
Navy during the Korean War and
stayed there until he retired in 1992.
George dresses the display window
at Palm Ridge, is instrumental in the
clubs website and has served on the
nominating committee. Stop by the
workshop at Palm Ridge to see some
of Georges work in the display win-
Club Corner
From Page 23
The cast of Senior Follies at rehearsal are, from left, Marie Farmer
(Mildred), Maggie Brewer (Mrs. Rivers), Barb Bailey (Iris), Bob
Mummy (Douglas), Georgann Fennell (Bernice), Betty Mollick
(Sarah Jane), David Garber (Howard), Candice Krstulja (Sybil) and
Clint Clark (Lowell).
Club Corner
dows. The windows are always
lighted, but the workshop is only open
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Sat-
urday.
This month our social activity is the
annual potluck supper. We have many
good cooks, so the affair is well at-
tended. We always welcome new
members, so join the club.
SUN WEST ART CLUB
Welcome back to all our friends
who left for the summer. The first
meeting for the fall will be held Oct.
12 (always the second Monday of the
month) in the R.H. Johnson Social
Hall. We will have an as-yet-
unnamed guest artist demonstrating
in his or her medium. The meeting
starts at 1 p.m. As always guests are
welcome and refreshments will be
served.
The open art hours are Wednesday
and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. All
you new members please visit us on
one of these days.
Please visit us on open art days to
see the new Art Gallery we are work-
ing on. We dont have room at the Vil-
lage Store to display all we have, so
the art rooms at Kuentz will be used
and art works will be for sale.
THEATRE WEST
Senior Follies is not a musical. It
is a hilarious comedy that takes place
at the Pleasant Valley Retirement
Community. Contrary to the percep-
tion most people have of retirement
living, the rocking is not done in
chairs. Howard has discovered Viagra
and is in hot pursuit of a feisty di-
vorcee, Mildred, who refuses to play
strip poker or skinny dip in the hot
tub. Then, theres the tart-tongued
widow, Sarah Jane, who is a devotee
of kung-fu and Jackie Chen. Bernice
along with her obedient husband,
Douglas, seem to be the quiet ones
until they are exposed making
whoopee in the spa pool at mid-
night. Shy little Iris is unaware of all
the goings-on until she becomes a tar-
get when sly Lowell and his con artist
wife, Sybil, appear on the scene.
Through all these hi-jinks, Mrs.
Rivers, the head of Pleasant Valley,
tries to maintain a dignified environ-
ment. This group takes tired out of
retirement.
Senior Follies was written by
Billy St. John and is being directed by
Betty Polasek.
Production dates are Oct. 24
through Nov. 8 at Stardust Theatre.
Showtimes are 7p.m., with a Sunday
matinee at 2 p.m. Reserved seating
tickets are $7, and are on sale now.
Stardust Theatre Box Office hours
are 10 a.m. to noon Monday through
Thursday.
Information: 623-584-7025 or 623-
975-181.
TOLE ARTISTS
It is October once again and we
welcome back many members this
fall as well as some changes to our
Wednesday schedules for Tole Artists
Club.
This month the first class on Oct. 7
will be the September Snowman on a
Box class with Barbara McCart. Oct.
14 Pat Juhl will teach a special Tole
Club Post-It-Note project for the
Fair. A two-week Halloween Plate
class will then start the next week
with Barbara McCart on Oct. 21, but
it will be interrupted the next week by
our monthly meeting at noon on Oct.
28, in Room 3 at Kuentz Rec Center.
Thats prior to the big Fall Craft Fair
to be held Saturday, Nov. 7, in the So-
cial Hall. The second week of the
Halloween Plate will be Wednes-
day, Oct. 21. Class is now scheduled
to be completed on Wednesday, Nov.
4, at noon unless there is another time
change. Club vendors as well as mem-
bers should plan to attend the October
meeting where with there will be door
prizes and refreshments for all.
WATER FITNESS
The water is delightful. Come join
us at Water Fitness and see how exer-
cise can indeed be fun. We meet from
9 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday
at the Johnson Pool; and 9 to 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the
indoor Beardsley Pool. Annual dues
are $3, payable by check only.
Come celebrate our last general
meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22,
in the Palm Ridge Social Hall. Our
entertainment will be An Evening
with Bret Kaiser, and the dinner will
be catered by Personal Touch Cater-
ing. Cost for members will be $12,
and guests will be $17. Our new board
for 2010 will be announced.
Information: 623-544-3407 or 623-
975-6793.
WEAVERS WEST
Weavers West members are gearing
up for fall activities and classes, and
are looking forward to the return of
our snowbirds. Our first membership
meeting will be Friday, Oct. 2.
Planning is under way for classes in
lace, rigid heddle weaving and rag
rugs. A review class will be held for
returning new weavers. Pre-warped
looms are still available for rag rugs
and dish towels. Spinners continue to
meet on Thursday afternoons, and the
yarn store is open on Friday morn-
ings.
The weaving room is open daily
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors are al-
ways welcome. If you are interested
in weaving, stop in at Kuentz Rec
Center.
Information: 623-544-6515 or visit
our web site at www.scwclubs.com
and click on Weavers West for more
information.
WESTERNAIRES
CHORUS
Here we are, after a month of re-
hearsing, getting in the mood for the
holiday. Director Janet Hochstatter,
accompanist Jim Haller and percus-
sionist Bob Mummey are keeping us
on the beat (at least trying to) with
each waving of the baton, pounding
on the piano and the beating of the
drum. The selected music will ring in
the holidays with your Christmas fa-
vorites.
At Christmas time, everyones a
child ready to go caroling. Now, if
Janet doesnt change the music, this
will give you a hint of the program.
The Westernaires may even whisk
you through a year of music with their
rendition of music from a Holiday
Inn. Hopefully, this will be an incen-
tive for you to be at the Stardust The-
atre box office bright and early 10
a.m. Monday, Nov 2, to purchase your
tickets. There will be four perform-
ances: 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and
Monday, Dec. 11, 12 and 14; and a
matinee 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec 13. All
the performances are at the Stardust
Theatre. Tickets are $7. They will be
on sale after 10 a.m. Monday through
Thursday each week until the concert.
The Westernaires, with your support,
are fortunate to have had sold out per-
formances the last couple of concerts.
So, get your tickets early.
WESTERNERS
SQUARE DANCE
Our first special dance for the 2009-
2010 season is Oct. 29. Join us for
some Halloween tricks or treats! Pre-
rounds begin at 6:30 p.m. with cuer
Annie Brownrigg. Dance to start at 7
p.m. with Lee Hailey calling alternat-
ing Mainstream and Plus tips. Finger
food is appreciated!
With the return of our snowbird
neighbors, we will begin our schedule
of classes for 2009-2010. Thursday,
Oct. 1, will be our first Main-
stream/Plus workshop/lesson. It will
begin at 6 p.m. with the weekly Main-
stream/Plus dance to follow at 7 p.m.
Lee Hailey will be calling at the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall.
Annie Brownrigg will begin the
Monday night group of 2/3 + rounds
workshop and dance at 7 p.m. Oct. 12.
The R.H. Johnson Social Hall is not
available to us on Monday, Oct. 26.
We will not be able to dance that
evening.
On Monday, Nov. 2, Dan Nordbye
will begin calling DBD Plus lessons
from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost will be $4 per
person at the R.H. Johnson Social
Hall.
Information: 623-322-5201, 623-
556-4410 or www.scwclubs.com.
WOMENS SOCIAL
Welcome back to our snowbird
friends. We always miss you during
our long hot summer.
A heads up to our members for our
special November general meeting. At
9 a.m. Nov. 10 in the Social Hall, we
will be casting a vote for our 2010 of-
ficers. As you know, we need a quo-
rum before the procedure takes place.
Please mark that date on your calen-
dar.
The Womens Club is located at the
Kuentz Recreation Center, 14401
R.H. Johnson Blvd. Our hours are
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 623-546-
4236.
We offer Progressive Bridge, Tues-
days at 12:30 p.m.; no partner re-
quired. Each Thursday at 12:15 p.m.
we offer Thursday Games, a relaxed
group of women learning new games
as well as playing old favorites; no
partner is required.
The club has two luncheons each
month, the second Monday and the
fourth Friday. Please sign up at the
club. If you plan to attend, you are re-
quired to bring a dish to serve at least
8 to 10 people, plus $1. If you come
for the luncheon, you must stay and
play.
The Womens Club is open to any
woman with a valid rec center card.
You may come for a visit twice before
you decide to join.
WOODWORKING
We enter fall with a brighter, more
attractive wood shop. The biggest im-
provement is our beautiful new kitch-
enette area - with double sink, oak
cupboards and granite-look counter-
tops - to house the microwave, refrig-
erator, coffee maker and pop machine.
The cabinets and fixtures were in-
stalled over the summer. There is also
a new sink in the machine room. We
are grateful to Gary Roberts, Tom
Breneman, Dave Wierenga, Gafford
Jackson, Don Buttici and Bill Frey,
who did the work.
There are new ceiling panels and
light bulbs in the machine room. The
assembly room will soon get the same
upgrades. We have some new hand
tools and, thanks to an anonymous
donor, our librarys magazine section
is complete.
In short, were ready for a new year
of good fellowship crafting useful and
elegant things and serving the com-
munity. We hope that anyone who
loves the smell of wood and the sound
of humming machinery will consider
joining us.
The Sept. 1 general meeting was
well attended. The next meeting is
Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. in the Johnson Lec-
ture Hall. Visitors are welcome.
The Fall Picnic is scheduled for
Oct. 13. Get your tickets in the lum-
ber room at the club. It will be a good
one.
Orientation classes for new mem-
bers are offered each month; the next
are Oct. 5, 6 and 7. Sign up, or just
take a tour, at the Woodworking Club
at Kuentz Recreation Center. The club
is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat-
urday; and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
YOGA CLUB
Join the Yoga Club and find out
what yoga, stretching and Pilates can
do for you. Contrary to popular per-
ception, yoga positions are not about
how far you can reach to touch your
toes or how many repetitions you can
perform. Yoga is all about paying at-
tention to how your body feels, about
how it moves, about how the muscles
can stretch and release tension. Yoga
and stretching can enhance your
strength, energy, vitality, flexibility
and level of endurance. Pilates does
the same, but focuses on developing
the core muscles in the body.
Perhaps you would like to try yoga
but have difficulty getting up and
down from the floor. Here is your
chance. Beginning Oct. 7, the Yoga
Club will be offering a new Chair
Yoga Class. Stretching and yoga pos-
tures will be modified and adapted for
people who are less flexible, slightly
disabled or more comfortable exercis-
ing when seated. The class will meet
at 11 a.m. Wednesdays in Beardsley
Room 6. To participate, you need to
be a Yoga Club member, or you can
bring a current rec center card and
join the club for $5. The class is free.
Bring a yoga mat if you have one. For
information about this new class, call
Judy at 217-2889.
Registration for yoga, stretching
and Pilates classes are ongoing
throughout the year. You need to bring
your rec card to your first class and
join the club for $5. We offer 17
classes, two of them in the early
evening, and you can start a class at
any time. No prior yoga experience is
needed.
The club has two certified yoga
teachers, Karen and Renee, who each
have classes several times a week.
Bob teaches the stretching class.
Classes with the certified teachers are
$3 per class. The fee is $1 for stretch-
ing and the beginners class, and there
is no charge for our tape, demonstra-
tion or video classes. Come observe
one of our classes and see what you
are missing. The Yoga Club might be
just what you need! Check out the
times at www.scwclubs.com.
Pilates is returning Oct. 5. What is
Pilates you ask? Pilates is a specific
exercise regimen to increase body
core stability. If the core of the body
becomes stronger, the body itself be-
comes stronger, looks taller, and
maintains its youth longer. Joseph Pi-
lates was a sickly child who suffered
from asthma, rickets and rheumatic
fever. These left him with a stunted
bone structure and twisted limbs. He
worked systematically and tirelessly
to develop a series of exercises to cor-
rect his disabilities. These formed the
basis of his renowned mat work ex-
ercises which we now call Pilates.
Pilates has been constantly updated
to deal with the more active lifestyles,
stresses, and strains of 21st century
life. Core stabilization is necessary to
maintain strength and coordination,
both very important at our ages. Phys-
ical therapists and osteopaths regu-
larly refer patients to Pilates. People
whove been in different kinds of ex-
ercise and keep-fit routines without
achieving the effects they wanted,
swear by Pilates. Why? you ask. Pi-
lates is effective! Within weeks of
starting, you will have better posture,
toned muscles, a flatter stomach, and
looser, more flexible joints. Some
people even claim to get taller as their
spine is stretched and straightened.
The claim is: In 10 sessions you will
feel the difference, in 20 you will see
the difference, and in 30 you will have
a whole new body.
The Yoga Club will be offering Pi-
lates classes three times per week at
Beardsley Rec Center. Karen
Stricherz has been teaching Pilates for
almost a decade and can adapt the
movements to each persons disabili-
ties if necessary. Classes are 8:45 to
9:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays. The cost is $1 per class (after
a $5 yearly membership fee to join the
Yoga Club). That membership also al-
lows you to attend any of the many
yoga classes offered by the club year
round.
Please wear comfortable clothes
and bring an exercise mat. Looking
forward to seeing a lot more strong
cores this fall. Remember, mark your
calendars. Pilates classes will begin
again on Monday, Oct. 5. Informa-
tion: 623-217-2889 or www.scw-
clubs.com (click on Health and
Fitness, then Yoga).
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623-544-6100 PAGE 26 OCTOBER 2009
ALL STATES CLUB
Things are going great guns for the
All States Cruise on Nov. 7. All par-
ticipants have been sent an invitation
to the cruise document party in Octo-
ber at Palm Ridge Summit Room A,
if you are a participant and have not
received your notice of the event,
please call Jean at 623-214-8150.
These were sent out with your final
payment receipts. It is very important
that you attend this meeting as all in-
formation regarding departure time,
cruise tickets, etc. will be given out.
If you will still be out of town on the
day of the meeting and have not let
me know please do so.
We were sold out of cabins but this
week I was able to secure two more
cabins for those that wanted to go and
were turned away; call me at 623-
214-8150. I will only be able to hold
those for a few weeks.
I am looking forward to a great
cruise and super cocktail party on
board, awhere wards will be given.
KANSAS
Exciting fall events for the Kansas
Club: Oct. 17, Welcome Back Break-
fast; Nov. 17, Chili Feed; Dec. 16,
Christmas Lights at Prescott. Come
join us. Information: 623-975-2987
MICHIGAN
Michiganders! Its time to get to-
gether again and share our summer
adventures. Members, send in your
filled-out coupons from the Sept.
issue of Michigan Matters with
your checks for the Welcome Back
breakfast. The cost is $8 per person.
The breakfast is on Nov. 2 at the
Royale Caf, 10793 West Grand Av-
enue, Sun City. Social hour begins at
8:30 a.m. Breakfast is served at 9 a.m.
The menu: fruit cup, coffee cake,
scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash
browns and toast. Coffee will be
available at 8:30 a.m. Send your
check and coupon to the address on
the coupon. The deadline for sending
checks and coupons is Monday, Oct.
26. Guests and anyone interested in
Michigan are welcome.
There is still time to sign up for our
Laughlin trip Nov. 17 and 18. The
deadline for sending checks for this
over-night trip is Oct. 10. The cost is
$50 per person, double occupancy,
and $61 per person, single occupancy.
This amount includes the cost of the
bus trip and hotel for one night at the
Colorado Bell Hotel. We meet in the
R.H. Johnson parking lot, rows 19-20,
the morning of Nov. 17. Plan to be at
the parking lot by 7:30 a.m. as we
need to be boarded on the bus by 7:45
a.m. We plan to make a coffee/break-
fast stop at MacDonalds in Wicken-
berg and maybe again in Wikieup.
Members, send your coupons and
checks to the address on your coupon
from Michigan Matters as soon as
possible. Guests are welcome! For in-
formation call 623-547-5442.
MINNESOTA
We are resuming our activities after
the summer break with our annual
Welcome Back Luncheon and enter-
tainment on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the
Sun City Country Club in Sun City.
The menu will be a delicious grilled
lemon chicken dinner. Entertainment
will be a special guest, John Egan,
who is an author, sports writer, and
columnist. He will speak about his
very interesting experiences and his
book. The cost is $21 per member,
$23 per guest/non-member. Members
will receive their sign-up sheets in the
mail.
Other events include the Holiday
Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 11, at Bri-
arwood Country Club in Sun City
West; Wine and Cheese Party on Jan.
15; and Casino Night in February.
Sign up sheets will be mailed to you
before each event.
NEBRASKA
Are you ready for another year of
fun and surprises with your Nebraska
Club friends? We are looking forward
to seeing all of you again and hearing
about your cool summer. If you know
of Nebraskans who are not members
please let them know they are wel-
come to join us. You will be receiving
your Nebraska Club newsletter very
soon, if you have not received it al-
ready. Reservation forms for the var-
ious functions are in the letter.
The first function scheduled for the
2009-2010 year is a Pizza Party on
Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Community
Center. The annual All Nebraska
breakfast is planned for Saturday,
Nov. 14, at the Briarwood Country
Club. Tuesday, Dec. 8, well welcome
in the Christmas season with our an-
nual Wine and Cheese Party at the
Sun City West Community Center.
More detail and reservations slips
are in the September Newsletter. A
brief recap of the 2010 activities fol-
lows: Jan. 21, Dinner Theater,
Gypsy; Feb. 20, spring luncheon at
Briarwood Country Club; March,
spring baseball game; April, Picnic in
the Park, Beardsley Park.
The third Friday of every month at
11:30 a.m. we have a Bridge Lunch-
eon at Sun Valley Parkway in Sur-
prise. Any bridge players wishing to
attend may contact call Lila at 623-
322-2442 for more information.
The Nebraska Club men meet
every Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m.
at the Hole in One Restaurant in Sun
City West. No reservations are re-
quired. Just show up.
Every Saturday at 9 a.m. there is a
Co-ed Breakfast at Tivoli Gardens in
Sun City. No reservations are needed.
Wed love to see you there.
Please mark these dates on your
calendar and if there are any Nebraska
friends who would like to join the Ne-
braska Club please contact Lu at 623-
444-8420. The dues are $5 per year
per person.
The Nebraska Club does have a
web site, and there is lots of interest-
ing information including pictures.
The web site address is: scneclub-
naz.com. Check it out.
NEW ENGLAND
Hope you all had a healthy enjoy-
able summer.
The club will be having a catered
Welcome Back breakfast in the Foun-
dations Quail Room on Oct. 24. De-
tails will be in the October Newsletter.
Dec. 13 we will return to the Union
Hill Country Club for our traditional
Holiday Buffet. Exciting activities for
2010 are being planned to keep the
New England Club spirit alive and
well in the desert southwest. We are
always looking for new members
from Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut,
and Rhode Island to share these expe-
riences. Come on Aboard.
Information: 623-975-3482 or 584-
8038.
NEW JERSEY
The New Jersey State Club invites
you to their Octoberfest on Friday,
Oct.16. at 1 p.m. in the Acacia Room
of Palm Ridge Rec Center. The menu
will feature traditional German fare,
bratwurst with sauerkraut, German
potato salad, green salad, German
chocolate cake and beverages. In ad-
dition to the great food there will also
be entertainment for our enjoyment.
The cost is $12 per member and $14
per guest. Please make checks
payable to the New Jersey State Club
and send to New Jersey State Club,
care of Mc Gough, 20036 N. Leighton
Hall Lane, Surprise, AZ 85387. Infor-
mation: 623-584-0862. Deadline for
reservations is Oct. 6. Dont miss out.
NEW YORK
For information about our club, call
Sandy at 602-469- 0516 or Al at 623-
584-9211.
OHIO CLUB-SCS
The Autumn Get Together Lunch-
eon will be a Hawaiian Luau at Club
Thunderbolt (Officers Club), Luke
Air Force Base, Saturday, Oct. 24.
The social hour will begin with a pay
as you go bar at 11:30 a.m. and the
luncheon buffet will be served at
12:30 p.m. Attendees will be given a
luau welcome and be entertained with
Hawaiian Favorites by Lynn Taraski
on the electric keyboard. Do not miss
this fun filled afternoon. Cost is $19
per person. All Buckeyes and their
guests are welcome, but reservations
are a must. Contact Al at 584-9211.
Cole Porters, Anything Goes
will be the musical performance on
the November calendar for the Ohio
Club of Sun Cities at the
Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria.
The date is Sunday, Nov. 15 and will
be a matinee show. Dining time is
noon. Curtain time is 2 p.m. Cost is
$51.50 per person, which includes
dinner, show and gratuity. Space is
limited. Contact Al at 584-9211.
OHIO-SCW
We are looking forward to seeing
our fellow Buckeyes that have been
away for the summer. We will all
meet at 8:30 a.m. at Lous Tivoli Gar-
dens in Sun City for breakfast on Oct.
5. Everyone pays their own check and
we enjoy a great meal together. If you
know anyone from Ohio who is inter-
ested in joining our group, please in-
vite them to join us for breakfast.
Our Fall Get Together at Rancho de
los Caballeros in Wickenburg is
scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Watch your mail for a flier with fur-
ther information. If you have any
questions, please call or e-mail Den-
nis at 546-4035 or dkhagrau@cox.net
PENNSYLVANIA
We will have our annual member-
ship meeting and Oktoberfest dinner
on Friday, Oct. 16, in the Quail
Room of the Foundation Building.
The annual election of officers will be
held between 4:30 and 5 p.m. A
catered dinner buffet will follow. Cost
is $18 for members and $23 for non-
members. Deadline for reservations is
Oct. 9. For further information con-
tact Jack at 623-975-0861.
On Nov. 5 we will travel by char-
tered bus to Tortilla Flats where we
will board The Dolly Steamboat for a
cruise on Canyon Lake. Following the
cruise, we will dine at the Mining
Camp. Cost is $99 for members and
guests. Reservation deadline is Oct.
22. Call Barb for further information
623-975-0561.
The club is in dire need of a
Newsletter Editor for 2010. Any soft-
ware program may be used to prepare
the newsletter. Information contained
in the publication is obtained at the
monthly board member meetings.
Volunteers help to assemble and mail
the newsletter. Interested persons may
contact Dick at 623-546-0909.
WASHINGTON STATE
The new season is gearing up to be
a big success, here are a list of events
coming starting in October. Sign up
coupons for all events listed below
will be in the September issue of the
Club Newsletter which will be out
about the middle of September or call
623-214-8150 for reservation infor-
mation.
Oct. 29: Brisket and Rib night fol-
lowed by our annual mini-golf tour-
nament at Beardsley Park. Happy
hour starts at 5:15 p.m. with dinner at
6, followed by the golf and other
games for those who do not want to
play mini-golf. Prizes and lots of fun.
Price members $21 and guests $22.
Sign-up sheets will be in the news let-
ter that will be out mid September.
Nov. 3: Luke AFB tour and lunch
at the Officers Club this is a very in-
teresting tour especially for all the
newcomers to SCW $33 per person.
Guests are welcome.
Nov. 30: Annual Wine and Cheese
meeting at 7 p.m. in Summit Hall A at
Palm Ridge Rec Center. This is a free
event but only open to paid members.
Dec. 4: Dinner and the performance
of A Christmas Carol at the Arizona
Broadway Theatre in Peoria. Guests
welcome.
Dec. 12: A holiday dinner at the
lovely McCormick Ranch followed
by a tour of lights including the
500,000 at the Morman Temple; $69
per person..
Jan. 22-25, the famous Bob Hope
Classic at Palm Springs. All you
golfers will want to come out and
watch the pros and celebs go at it.
Club house pass each day included
among other things. Guests welcome.
Be sure to watch for your Washing-
ton State Club Newsletter for all in-
formation and coupons for each event.
Submit All States Club news
by the first day of each month
(for the next months publication)
to azsunmama@cox.net. All
submissions for November are
due by Oct. 1. If you do not have
a computer, please print and
mail to: 22211 Lobo Lane, Sun
City West, AZ 85375.
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Get Connected!
The Recreation staff offers tours of the Associations four recre-
ation centers the second full week of every month, with two con-
venient times per center: 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.
You dont need to sign up in advance, just meet your tour guide at
the facility on the following days and locations:
Monday: Kuentz (meet at the pool).
Tuesday: Beardsley (meet in front of Arts and Crafts Building).
Wednesday: R.H. Johnson (meet at the Social Hall).
Thursday: Palm Ridge (meet at the Activities Building).
Facility Tours
All States Club
Most of you probably know the St.
Marys Food Bank Alliance offers
food to those who are struggling, but
you may not be aware the organization
now has a Food Lovers Club that of-
fers food packs to ALL individuals, re-
gardless of need.
Cost of the various packs range from
$13 to $35; plus, with each pack you
buy, you can get one box of donated
items.
This is a self-sustaining program of
St.Marys Food Bank Alliance. For in-
formation, call 602-242-FOOD or visit
www.firstfoodbank.org.
The Food Value Club menu in-
cludes:
Pantry Box - $13
14-16 pantry items
Plus one free box of donated items.
Meat Pack Box - $16
1.5 pound boneless chicken breast
1 pound hamburger
1 pound vacuum-packed sirloin tips
1 pound Italian turkey sausage
Griller Box - $20
2 6-ounce sirloin tip filets
1 pound hamburger
4 5-ounce boneless pork chops
4 4-ounce pork medallions
1 pound chicken breasts
Variety Box - $30
Approximately 14-16 pantry items
1 pound hamburger
1 pound chicken breasts
Plus two free boxes of donated
items.
Meat Lovers - $35
2 pounds hamburger
2.5 pounds of chicken breasts
1 pound vacuum-pack sirloin tips
1 pound Italian turkey sausage
Plus two free boxes of donated
items.
Food Value Club offers great deals on food, availble to all takers
Veterans Day Concert
7 pm. Wednesday, Nov. 11
Beardsley Park
FREE and open to the community
Sponsored by the Recreation Centers of Sun City West
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